Current Date And Time In Potosí, Bolivia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
01:29:54 BOT
State: Potosí Department
Currency: Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (BOT)
Population: 141,251
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Potosí, a city in Potosí Department, Bolivia in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Potosí — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Potosí | |
| State | Potosí Department | |
| Country | Bolivia | |
| Continent | South America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 141,251 | |
| Area | 118.22 km² (45.64 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Potosí Department | #1 of 14 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Bolivian Boliviano | |
| Code ISO-4217 | BOB | |
| Symbol | Bs. | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +591 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .bo | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 3,967 | |
| In Feet | 13,016 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -19.58 | |
| Longitude | -65.75 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 19.584° S 65.753° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 19° 35' 1" S 65° 45' 11" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 19° 35.02' S 65° 45.18' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Santa Catalina, Argentina (264 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -04:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:44 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:11 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 26m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 0501 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/La_Paz | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1545-01-01 |
Potosí is a city situated in Potosí Department, Bolivia, within South America. GeoNames classifies Potosí as a State / Province Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Potosí Department
The latitude and longitude of Potosí pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 3,967 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Potosí on the map
Potosí runs on UTC -04:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Potosí run on Bolivian Boliviano (BOB), shown with the symbol Bs.. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Potosí exchange rates
To ring a number in Potosí from outside Bolivia, dial +591 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Potosí and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Potosí ranks #1 of 14 cities in Potosí Department. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Potosí Department market. › Cities near Potosí
Potosí has a recorded population of approximately 141,251 people. That places it #1 of 14 cities with population data in Potosí Department. Browse more cities in Potosí Department for comparison.
Potosí spans approximately 118.22 square kilometers (45.64 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Potosí is part of Potosí Department in Bolivia. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Potosí keeps UTC -04:00. Today the sun rises around 06:44 AM and sets around 06:11 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Potosí price in Bolivian boliviano (BOB), written with the symbol Bs.. Check live rates on our Potosí currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Potosí lands you closest to Santa Catalina, Argentina, about 264 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Potosí sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
