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Bolivia

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13 hours behind Korea

Sucre is the constitutional capital while the government sits in La Paz. El Alto airport above La Paz, over 4,000 m up, is among the highest international airports anywhere.

CapitalSucre (constitutional) · La Paz (seat of government)
LanguagesSpanish, Quechua, Aymara
CurrencyBoliviano (BOB)
Standard timeUTC-4 · No daylight saving
Dialling code+591
Voltage230V / 50Hz
Plug typeA, C
Driving sideRight-hand traffic
Emergency110 police · 118 ambulance
Domain.bo

Entry & visa

A visa in advance or on arrival may be required. Much of the country sits above 4,000 m, so plan for altitude as well.

Worth knowing

The mirror effect on the Uyuni salt flat only appears in the wet season, December to March. In the dry months you see cracked salt instead.

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is the time difference between Bolivia and Korea?

13 hours behind Korea (UTC-4). No daylight saving.

Q. Will Korean electronics work in Bolivia?

Voltage 230V / 50Hz, Plug type A, C.

Q. Do I need a visa for Bolivia?

A visa in advance or on arrival may be required. Much of the country sits above 4,000 m, so plan for altitude as well.

Countries in the same region

Visa and entry requirements change with policy, so always confirm the latest official notice for your destination. Voltage and plug types can vary by building.