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Time in Bolivia Now

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What Time Is It in Bolivia Right Now With Seconds

Bolivia follows Bolivia Time (BOT) across the entire country, with a standard UTC offset of UTC−4. The country does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the local time remains the same throughout the year.

All cities, including La Paz, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Cochabamba, Sucre, and El Alto, use the same national time.

Bolivia Time Zone Info

Major Cities in Bolivia & Their Time

All cities in Bolivia follow Bolivia Time (BOT, UTC−4) with no DST.

Example cities: La Paz (administrative capital), Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Cochabamba, Sucre (constitutional capital), El Alto — all share the same time.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  1. One single time zone nationwide.

  2. No DST changes required.

  3. Stable UTC−4 offset throughout the year.

Cons

  1. No extended daylight in evenings due to lack of DST.

  2. Time difference with DST-observing countries varies seasonally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions about Bolivia time. Check the FAQs below.
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What time zone does Bolivia use?

Bolivia uses Bolivia Time (BOT) with UTC−4.

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Does Bolivia observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Bolivia does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

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What is the IANA time zone ID for Bolivia?

Bolivia's official IANA time zone ID is America/La_Paz.

Q

Do all parts of the country follow the same time?

Yes. The entire country follows Bolivia Time (BOT, UTC−4).

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Is the time difference the same all year?

Yes. Since Bolivia does not use DST, the time difference remains constant year-round.