Sunrise & Sunset in La Paz
Local time is 11:59 PM. Sunrise in La Paz is at 6:46 AM and sunset is at 6:14 PM. Use the quick paths below to jump straight to photography, moon, or prayer details.
Tomorrow's Sunrise Quality
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Sunrise today and tomorrow in La Paz
Use this quick answer when you only need the exact sunrise or sunset time without reading the full planner.
Sunset: 6:14 PM · Daylight: 11h 28m
Sunset: 6:14 PM · Daylight: 11h 28m
Morning 6:46 AM to 7:16 AM · Evening starts 5:44 PM
Moon New Moon in 12 daysWaning Gibbous now with 89% illumination.
Prayer Fajr at 5:31 AMFull schedule stays below when you need it.
Photography Windows in La Paz
Lead with the moments that actually change your outdoor plan: golden hour, twilight, and whether daylight is getting longer or shorter this week.
Morning Golden Hour
Evening Golden Hour
| Phase | Dawn | Dusk |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Twilight | 6:24 AM | 6:37 PM |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:58 AM | 7:02 PM |
| Astronomical Twilight | 5:32 AM | 7:28 PM |
Moon Data for La Paz
Useful when your plan extends past sunset or when you want to know whether moonlight will help or compete with the shot.
Moon Phase
Moonrise & Moonset
Prayer Times in La Paz
The full schedule is available when you need it, while the page keeps the main sunrise and sunset answer easy to scan for everyone else.
Calculated using Muslim World League (MWL) method. Standard (Shafi'i) juristic method for Asr.
About Sunrise & Sunset in La Paz
Today in La Paz, the sun rises at 6:46 AM and sets at 6:14 PM, providing 11h 28m of daylight. Solar noon lands at 12:30 PM, when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky. Civil twilight begins at 6:24 AM and ends at 6:37 PM, extending usable outdoor light beyond sunrise and sunset.
How Sunrise and Sunset Times Are Calculated
SunriseTime uses the NOAA Solar Calculator algorithm to compute sunrise and sunset times with precision within one minute. The calculation accounts for La Paz's geographic coordinates (latitude -16.5000°, longitude -68.1500°), atmospheric refraction, and the sun's apparent diameter. All times are displayed in the local timezone (America/La_Paz) and updated daily.
Golden Hour Photography in La Paz
The morning golden hour in La Paz runs from 6:46 AM to 7:16 AM (30 minutes), while the evening golden hour spans 5:44 PM to 6:14 PM (30 minutes). During golden hour, sunlight travels through more atmosphere, producing warm tones ideal for photography and filmmaking.
Daylight Trends and Seasonal Changes
Daylight duration in La Paz changes throughout the year based on its latitude of -16.50°. The 7-day forecast above shows how daylight hours are currently trending. Compared to yesterday, sunrise is at the same local time as yesterday and sunset is 1 min earlier than yesterday, reflecting the gradual seasonal transition.
Moon Phase and Lunar Data
The current moon phase in La Paz is Waning Gibbous with 89% illumination. Moonrise occurs at 8:26 PM and moonset at 10:09 AM. Lunar data is useful for astronomers, photographers planning night shoots, and anyone interested in tidal patterns.
Prayer Times Calculation Method
Prayer times for La Paz are calculated using the Muslim World League (MWL) convention, which sets Fajr at 18° below the horizon and Isha at 17°. The Asr time follows the Standard (Shafi'i) juristic method, where the shadow length equals the object height plus the shadow at solar noon.
30-Day Light Outlook
These changes make the page useful beyond the one-off “what time is sunrise today?” query.
Compared with 30 days ago
Expected 30 days from now
2026 Annual Light Extremes
This section answers the next useful question after today: when are the real yearly limits for local light?
Sunrise extremes
Sunset extremes
Longest day
Shortest day
Seasonal Daylight Checkpoints
These four checkpoints make the year easier to scan than a raw calendar of 365 daily values.
| Checkpoint | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March Equinox | Mar 20 | 6:37 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 07m |
| June Solstice | Jun 21 | 7:01 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 09m |
| September Equinox | Sep 22 | 6:23 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 06m |
| December Solstice | Dec 21 | 5:58 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 07m |
Sunrise FAQs for La Paz, La Paz Department, Bolivia
Short answers for the common follow-up questions after checking sunrise or sunset.
What time is sunrise in La Paz, La Paz Department, Bolivia today?
Sunrise in La Paz, La Paz Department, Bolivia today is at 6:46 AM (America/La_Paz).
What time is sunset in La Paz, La Paz Department, Bolivia today?
Sunset in La Paz, La Paz Department, Bolivia today is at 6:14 PM (America/La_Paz).
What time is sunrise in La Paz, La Paz Department, Bolivia tomorrow?
Tomorrow's sunrise in La Paz, La Paz Department, Bolivia is at 6:46 AM (America/La_Paz).
How many hours of daylight does La Paz, La Paz Department, Bolivia have today?
La Paz, La Paz Department, Bolivia has 11h 28m of daylight today between sunrise and sunset.
What time is golden hour in La Paz, La Paz Department, Bolivia?
Morning golden hour runs from 6:46 AM to 7:16 AM; evening golden hour runs from 5:44 PM to 6:14 PM.
Does this page include prayer times for La Paz, La Paz Department, Bolivia?
Yes. The page links into prayer times; the next prayer reference shown here is Fajr at 5:31 AM.
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