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Puerto Suárez, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia – Bolivia Flag

Current Date And Time In Puerto Suárez, Bolivia

Sunday, 26 July 2026
15:52:30 BOT
Currency: Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (BOT)
Population: 12,546

✈️ Puerto Suárez, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Puerto Suárez, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Puerto Suárez.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Puerto Suárez with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Puerto Suárez — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Bolivia, which includes Puerto Suárez, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Bolivia before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Bolivia's time zone -04:00, country calling code +591 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .BO. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Puerto Suárez.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-04:00
📞 Country Calling Code+591
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.BO

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Bolivia — police 110, ambulance 118, fire brigade 119, general emergency 911. Store these in your phone before you reach Puerto Suárez. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Puerto Suárez.

🚔
Police
110
🚑
Ambulance
118
🚒
Fire
119
📞
General
911

📊 Bolivia At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Bolivia — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.692
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
68.7
years
📚
Literacy Rate
96.7%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$4,421
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
3.0%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Bolivia development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Puerto Suárez for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Puerto Suárez
Regional Airport • PSZ
Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport
Puerto Suárez, BO
2
km away
Nearest to Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Capital)
Regional Airport • SRZ
El Trompillo Airport
Santa Cruz, BO
3
km from Santa Cruz de la Sierra

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Puerto Suárez's exact coordinates, or Santa Cruz de la Sierra's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Puerto Suárez From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Puerto Suárez to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
New York (United States)6,844 km4,253 mi~ 8h 48m
Toronto (Canada)7,303 km4,538 mi~ 9h 20m
Los Angeles (United States)8,695 km5,403 mi~ 10h 59m
Paris (France)9,594 km5,961 mi~ 12h 02m
London (United Kingdom)9,623 km5,979 mi~ 12h 04m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,717 km7,281 mi~ 14h 32m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)13,152 km8,172 mi~ 16h 13m
Sydney (Australia)13,384 km8,317 mi~ 16h 30m
Singapore (Singapore)17,214 km10,696 mi~ 21h
Tokyo (Japan)17,489 km10,867 mi~ 21h 20m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Puerto Suárez, Bolivia is set to Bolivia Time (BOT) with a current offset of UTC -04:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Puerto Suárez requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneBolivia Time (BOT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -04:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time3:52 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Puerto Suárez to Major World Cities

It is currently 3:52 PM on Sunday in Puerto Suárez. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Puerto Suárez right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Puerto Suárez
New York (United States)Sun, 3:52 PMSame time
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 12:52 PM3h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 3:52 PMSame time
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 8:52 PM5h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 9:52 PM6h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 11:52 PM8h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 3:52 AM12h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 4:52 AM13h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 5:52 AM14h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 7:52 AM16h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Puerto Suárez — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Puerto Suárez is the Bolivian boliviano (BOB), written as Bs.. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
Bs. 11.11
BOB
€ 1 Euro
Bs. 12.63
BOB
£ 1 British Pound
Bs. 14.80
BOB
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Bs. 7.75
BOB
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Bs. 7.88
BOB

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Puerto Suárez

Knowing which languages are used in Puerto Suárez helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
CastellanAraonaAymaraBaureBésiroCanichanaCavineñaCayuvavaChakoboChimaneChiquitanoEse EjjaGuaraníGuarasuaweGuarayuItonamaLecoMachajuya-KallawayMachinerMaropaMojeño-IgnacianoMajeño-TrinitarioMoréMoseténMovimaPacawaraPuquinaQuechuaSirionóTacanaTapietéToromonaUru-ChipayaWeenhayekYaminawaYukiYuracaréZamuco

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Puerto Suárez. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Corumbá (Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil)10 mi16 kmESE
⬆️
Ladário (Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil)13 mi21 kmESE
⬆️
Puerto Quijarro (Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia)82 mi132 kmNorth (N)
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Puerto Bahía Negra (Boquerón Department, Paraguay)90 mi146 kmSSW
⬆️
Miranda (Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil)128 mi206 kmSE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Puerto Suárez

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Puerto Suárez is the Christ the Redeemer (Brazil), about 1,578 km away. Straight-line distances from Puerto Suárez to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil1,578 km980 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru1,701 km1,057 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico5,538 km3,441 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,878 km6,138 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan11,358 km7,057 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,430 km9,588 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China17,564 km10,914 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Puerto Suárez shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Santa Cruz Department and Bolivia. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Santa Cruz Department Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Santa Cruz Department, including major hub cities.
✈️ Bolivia Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Bolivia.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Puerto Suárez, Bolivia runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type A/B/C socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Puerto Suárez and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Puerto Suárez.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
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🧭 Puerto Suárez's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Puerto Suárez

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Puerto Suárez. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Puerto Suárez — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Puerto Suárez

Puerto Suárez keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Bolivia. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Puerto Suárez

The closest airport to Puerto Suárez is Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport (PSZ), about 2 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Puerto Suárez From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Puerto Suárez needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Puerto Suárez gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Puerto Suárez

Puerto Suárez rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Puerto Suárez — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Puerto Suárez

ℹ️ Puerto Suárez OverviewSee the full profile of Puerto Suárez — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Puerto Suárez MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Puerto Suárez for distance and direction.
💰 Puerto Suárez CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Puerto Suárez

What side of the road do people drive on in Puerto Suárez?

Puerto Suárez, like the rest of Bolivia, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Puerto Suárez use?

Puerto Suárez runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type A/B/C sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Puerto Suárez?

In Puerto Suárez, reach police on 110, ambulance on 118, fire brigade on 119, a general emergency line on 911. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Puerto Suárez?

Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport (PSZ) is the nearest airport to Puerto Suárez, about 2 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Puerto Suárez in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Puerto Suárez runs on Bolivia Time (UTC -04:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Puerto Suárez?

Puerto Suárez shares the official and regional languages of Santa Cruz Department and Bolivia — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Puerto Suárez?

No — Puerto Suárez uses the Bolivian boliviano (BOB), symbol Bs.. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Puerto Suárez currency page for live rates.