Geographic position of La Paz
La Paz is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 24.1423° N, 110.3132° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,688 km (1,670 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,331 km (4,555 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,706 km (7,895 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,206 km (6,963 mi) west
La Paz lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of La Paz
With a population of 250,141, La Paz ranks as the 84th most populous city in Mexico, out of 643 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in La Paz
Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (LAP / MMLP) is a regional airport serving La Paz directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:42:02.
Daylight saving time in La Paz
La Paz uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Mazatlan. The current local offset is UTC-7 / MST.
La Paz does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call La Paz
Business hours in La Paz (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 9:30 PM - 5:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from La Paz
Compare time in La Paz with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is La Paz in?
La Paz follows the America/Mazatlan time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts La Paz at UTC-7.
What time is it in La Paz right now?
The current local time in La Paz is 10:42:02 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does La Paz observe daylight saving time?
No. La Paz is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is La Paz?
La Paz is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to La Paz?
Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (LAP) is the airport serving La Paz. The current local time at the airport is 10:42:02.
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