Santa Cruz de la Sierra runs on UTC−4 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Santa Cruz de la Sierra and your time
Santa Cruz de la Sierra at a glance
| Country | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Region | Santa Cruz Department |
| Time zone | America/La_Paz |
| UTC offset now | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 17.79° S, 63.18° W |
Which time zone Santa Cruz de la Sierra uses
Local time in Santa Cruz de la Sierra is UTC−4 year round, under the America/La_Paz rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is on the same time as the rest of Bolivia, including the capital, Sucre.
Clock changes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Santa Cruz de la Sierra for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Santa Cruz de la Sierra is
When it is 9:00 AM in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, it is 1:00 PM in London, 12:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 5:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h behind | 4 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 3 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 9 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
Santa Cruz de la Sierra never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Today
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Being in the tropics, Santa Cruz de la Sierra sees little change in day length: the longest day (13 hours 12 minutes) is only 2 hours 8 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 4 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:28 AM and 6:44 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:17 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:43 AM | 5:47 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:02 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:35 AM | 6:47 PM | 13 h 12 min |
Clock time and sun time in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Santa Cruz de la Sierra lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Santa Cruz de la Sierra
All the places listed below keep the same time as Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sucre | 260 km (161 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Santa Cruz de la Sierra today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Bolivia
All time zones and cities in Bolivia
Tools for time in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
- Convert a time to or from Santa Cruz de la Sierra: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Santa Cruz de la Sierra and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Santa Cruz de la Sierra in?
Santa Cruz de la Sierra uses the America/La_Paz time zone, which is UTC−4 all year.
Does Santa Cruz de la Sierra use daylight saving time?
No. Santa Cruz de la Sierra stays on UTC−4 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Santa Cruz de la Sierra and London?
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 4 hours behind London in January and 5 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Santa Cruz de la Sierra does not.
Is Santa Cruz de la Sierra on the same time as Sucre?
Yes. Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Sucre both use UTC−4 right now.
How long is the longest day in Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
About 13 hours 12 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 4 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.