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Time Difference: La Paz to Sydney

🇧🇴La PazUTC-4
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🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
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La Paz, Bolivia
Wed, Jun 3
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Sydney, Australia
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
14 hours
Sydney is 14 hours ahead of La Paz
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La Paz vs Sydney timezone guide

La Paz (Bolivia) uses the America/La_Paz timezone at UTC-4, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 14 hours ahead of La Paz (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between La Paz and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in La Paz and Sydney do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

La PazSydneyStatus
6am8pmLa Paz early, Sydney evening
7am9pmLa Paz early, Sydney evening
8am10pmLa Paz early, Sydney late evening
9am11pmLa Paz working hours, Sydney late evening
10am12amLa Paz working hours, Sydney asleep
11am1amLa Paz working hours, Sydney asleep
12pm2amLa Paz working hours, Sydney asleep
1pm3amLa Paz working hours, Sydney asleep
2pm4amLa Paz working hours, Sydney asleep
3pm5amLa Paz working hours, Sydney asleep
4pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm7amLa Paz evening, Sydney early
6pm8amLa Paz evening, Sydney early
7pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm12pmLa Paz late evening, Sydney working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between La Paz and Sydney

Sydney observes daylight saving time, but La Paz does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Sydney's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 → Apr 4La Paz is 15 hours behind Sydney
  • Apr 4 → Oct 3La Paz is 14 hours behind Sydney
  • Oct 3 → Dec 31La Paz is 15 hours behind Sydney

Distance between La Paz and Sydney

Great-circle distance
13,036 km
Direct flight time
~16h 20m

La Paz and Sydney are 13,036 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 20m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between La Paz and Sydney?
The current time difference is 14 hours. La Paz is currently 14 hours behind Sydney.
Is La Paz ahead of Sydney?
No. La Paz is currently 14 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in La Paz?
When it's 9 AM in La Paz, it's 11pm in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between La Paz and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in La Paz and Sydney do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do La Paz and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney observes daylight saving time, but La Paz does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are La Paz and Sydney?
La Paz and Sydney are 13,036 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 20 minutes.