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Time Difference: La Paz to Tokyo

🇧🇴La PazUTC-4
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇧🇴
La Paz, Bolivia
Wed, Jun 3
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Tokyo, Japan
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
13 hours
Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of La Paz
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La Paz vs Tokyo timezone guide

La Paz (Bolivia) uses the America/La_Paz timezone at UTC-4, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 13 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 Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in La Paz and Tokyo 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 PazTokyoStatus
6am7pmLa Paz early, Tokyo evening
7am8pmLa Paz early, Tokyo evening
8am9pmLa Paz early, Tokyo evening
9am10pmLa Paz working hours, Tokyo late evening
10am11pmLa Paz working hours, Tokyo late evening
11am12amLa Paz working hours, Tokyo asleep
12pm1amLa Paz working hours, Tokyo asleep
1pm2amLa Paz working hours, Tokyo asleep
2pm3amLa Paz working hours, Tokyo asleep
3pm4amLa Paz working hours, Tokyo asleep
4pm5amLa Paz working hours, Tokyo asleep
5pm6amLa Paz evening, Tokyo early
6pm7amLa Paz evening, Tokyo early
7pm8amLa Paz evening, Tokyo early
8pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm11amLa Paz late evening, Tokyo 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 Tokyo

Neither La Paz nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 13 hours behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between La Paz and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
16,538 km
Direct flight time
~20h 27m

La Paz and Tokyo are 16,538 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~20h 27m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between La Paz and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 13 hours. La Paz is currently 13 hours behind Tokyo.
Is La Paz ahead of Tokyo?
No. La Paz is currently 13 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in La Paz?
When it's 9 AM in La Paz, it's 10pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between La Paz and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in La Paz and Tokyo 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 Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Neither La Paz nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are La Paz and Tokyo?
La Paz and Tokyo are 16,538 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 20 hours 27 minutes.