GFT to BOT Time Converter

Convert French Guiana Time (GFT) to Bolivia Time (BOT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour behind.

Cayenne · French Guiana Time
11:55:58
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00
La Paz · Bolivia Time
10:55:58
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT-4 · UTC-04:00

Convert a specific time

From: GFT (Cayenne)
To: BOT (La Paz)
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Daylight Saving status right now

GFT (French Guiana Time)
Observes DST
No
BOT (Bolivia Time)
Observes DST
No

When can GFT and BOT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Cayenne (GFT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 10:00–16:00 GFT (09:00–15:00 BOT).

Hour-by-hour GFT to BOT conversion table

GFT time (Cayenne)BOT time (La Paz)Status
00:00 Thu23:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Thu00:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
02:00 Thu01:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
03:00 Thu02:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
04:00 Thu03:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
05:00 Thu04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
06:00 Thu05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
07:00 Thu06:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
08:00 Thu07:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
09:00 Thu08:00 ThuGFT working
10:00 Thu09:00 ThuBoth at work
11:00 Thu10:00 ThuBoth at work
12:00 Thu11:00 ThuBoth at work
13:00 Thu12:00 ThuBoth at work
14:00 Thu13:00 ThuBoth at work
15:00 Thu14:00 ThuBoth at work
16:00 Thu15:00 ThuBoth at work
17:00 Thu16:00 ThuBOT working
18:00 Thu17:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Thu18:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu19:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu20:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu21:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu22:00 ThuOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

French Guiana Time (GFT)
IANA identifier
America/Cayenne
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Cayenne
Bolivia Time (BOT)
IANA identifier
America/La_Paz
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-4
Major cities in this zone
La Paz

Related converters

BOT to GFT (reverse)GFT to ESTGFT to PSTGFT to GMTGFT to UTCGFT to CETEST to BOTPST to BOTGMT to BOTUTC to BOTCET to BOT
Looking for local time? See time in Cayenne or time in La Paz.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GFT and BOT right now?+
BOT (Bolivia Time) is currently 1 hour behind GFT (French Guiana Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GFT or BOT observe daylight saving time?+
GFT: does not observe daylight saving time. BOT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GFT and BOT?+
The strongest overlap is 10:00–16:00 GFT (09:00–15:00 BOT), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in La Paz when it is 12:00 noon in Cayenne?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Cayenne (GFT), it is 11:00 Thu in La Paz (BOT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GFT and BOT?+
GFT maps to "America/Cayenne" in the IANA database. BOT maps to "America/La_Paz". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Cayenne ahead of or behind La Paz?+
Whether Cayenne (GFT) is ahead of or behind La Paz (BOT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now BOT is 1 hour behind GFT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GFT and BOT?+
GFT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3) and BOT is UTC-04:00 (GMT-4). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both GFT and BOT?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 10:00–16:00 GFT.