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La Paz, Bolivia: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in La Paz, Bolivia. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 15, 2026 in La Paz, Bolivia, sunrise is at 6:05 AM and sunset is at 6:33 PM (America/La_Paz). The day lasts 12h 27m, solar noon is at 12:19 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:34 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:04 PM.
Local date
October 15, 2026
Time zone
GMT-4
Last refreshed
Oct 15, 2026, 2:55 PM
Today’s solar times in La Paz
Dawn
5:43 AM
Sunrise
6:05 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:34 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:04 PM
Sunset
6:33 PM
Dusk
6:55 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 27m
Solar noon
12:19 PM
Coordinates
-16.5000, -68.1500
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -16.5000, longitude -68.1500, and the America/La_Paz time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in La Paz over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 15, 2026 | 6:05 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 27m |
| TomorrowOct 16, 2026 | 6:05 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 28m |
| +1 weekOct 22, 2026 | 6:01 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 34m |
| +1 monthNov 14, 2026 | 5:52 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 52m |
What these times mean
La Paz changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in La Paz throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:13 AM | 7:13 PM | 13h 00m |
| February | 6:29 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 38m |
| March | 6:36 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 12m |
| April | 6:41 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 44m |
| May | 6:49 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 21m |
| June | 6:59 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 09m |
| July | 7:02 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 14m |
| August | 6:51 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 33m |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 00m |
| October | 6:05 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 27m |
| November | 5:52 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 53m |
| December | 5:55 AM | 7:02 PM | 13h 06m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:51 AM
November 17
Latest sunset
7:13 PM
January 14
Longest day
13h 07m
December 22
Shortest day
11h 09m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from La Paz with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2028 | 11:08 AM | 92.1% |
| Sep 12, 2034 | 12:19 PM | 97.4% |
| Jul 12, 2056 | 4:21 PM | 98.8% |
| May 11, 2059 | 3:22 PM | 102.4% |
| Jan 16, 2075 | 2:36 PM | 103.1% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in La Paz today?
On October 15, 2026, sunrise in La Paz, Bolivia is at 6:05 AM and sunset is at 6:33 PM (America/La_Paz).
How long is the day in La Paz today?
Today in La Paz, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 27m.
When is golden hour in La Paz?
Morning golden hour in La Paz ends at 6:34 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:04 PM.
What time is solar noon in La Paz?
Solar noon in La Paz is at 12:19 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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