Time zone · Americas
BOT
Bolivia Time
Bolivia Time (BOT) keeps things simple: it runs on a steady UTC-04:00 year-round with no daylight saving changes, making scheduling across Bolivia predictable and consistent.
Friday, June 5, 2026
Current offset
UTC-04:00
Standard · -04
Daylight saving
Not observed
Year-round standard time
IANA zones
1
None observe daylight saving
DST offset
—
No summer variant
About BOT
A fixed, year-round offset.
Bolivia Time (BOT) keeps things simple: it runs on a steady UTC-04:00 year-round with no daylight saving changes, making scheduling across Bolivia predictable and consistent.
IANA zones · the technical identifiers
The zone that resolve to BOT.
For software, always store the IANA identifier — never the abbreviation alone. The database keeps these zones distinct because their rules can, and historically did, diverge.
Cities currently on BOT
The same hour, city by city.
4 cities · all UTC-04:00
Where BOT is used
One country.
Same offset · UTC-04:00
Other zones at UTC-04:00 right now.
These named zones share BOT's offset today. When daylight saving rules differ, they drift apart for part of the year.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about BOT, daylight saving, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Does Bolivia observe daylight saving time?
- No, Bolivia has not observed daylight saving time since 1932. The country remains on Bolivia Time (UTC-04:00) throughout the year.
- When was the last time Bolivia changed its time zone?
- The last recorded change to Bolivia’s standard time occurred in 1932, after which the country settled permanently at UTC-04:00.
- Is Bolivia Time used anywhere else besides La Paz?
- Bolivia Time (BOT) is unique to Bolivia. While other countries may share the same UTC-04:00 offset, only Bolivia uses the BOT designation and maintains this specific time zone structure.
- Are there multiple time zones in Bolivia?
- No, Bolivia operates under a single time zone—UTC-04:00—ensuring nationwide consistency in scheduling and communication.
- How does Bolivia’s lack of daylight saving affect international coordination?
- The absence of daylight saving transitions simplifies global coordination with Bolivia, as its time remains unchanged all year, reducing confusion for meetings, travel, and digital communications.
- What is the official abbreviation for Bolivia Time?
- The standard abbreviation for Bolivia Time is '-04', representing its fixed offset of UTC-04:00 without any seasonal adjustments.
- Why did Bolivia stop observing daylight saving time?
- In 1932, Bolivia permanently abandoned daylight-saving arrangements, opting for a stable timekeeping system that aligns with its geographic position and national routines.
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