Bolivia facts
| Capital | Sucre |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas, South America (landlocked) |
| Area | 1,098,581 km² · 424,164 sq mi · 271,464,858 acres |
| Languages | Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish |
| Demonym | Bolivian |
| Currency | Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) |
| Time zone | America/La Paz · UTC−4 · 4:32 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +591 |
| Internet domain | .bo |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types A, B, C |
| Capital coordinates | -19.0333, -65.2627 |
Time difference
Sucre is on UTC−4 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 12:00 p.m. |
| Los Angeles | 9:00 a.m. |
| London | 5:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 4:00 p.m. |
Size and distance
- Bolivia is about 11.7% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Bolivia is about 4.5 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Sucre to Washington, D.C.: about 6,557 km (4,074 mi) as the crow flies.
- Sucre to London: about 10,058 km (6,250 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Bolivia shares land borders with 5 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru.
Sources: mledoze/countries (ODbL), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), Natural Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Bolivia?
The capital of Bolivia is Sucre.
How big is Bolivia?
Bolivia covers about 1,098,581 km² (424,164 sq mi), ranking 27 of 196 countries by area. It is about 11.7% of the size of the United States. It is about 4.5 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Bolivia in?
Sucre uses UTC−4 (America/La Paz) today. When it is noon in Sucre, it is 12:00 p.m. in New York and 5:00 p.m. in London.
What currency does Bolivia use?
Bolivia uses the Bolivian Boliviano (BOB).
What is the country code for Bolivia?
The international calling code is +591. From the United States dial 011 591 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 591.
What language is spoken in Bolivia?
Official or national languages: Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish.