Current Time in Botswana 🇧🇼

Q: What is the capital of Botswana and what time is it there?

The capital of Botswana is Gaborone . You can see its current local time and time zone on the Gaborone city page.

Continent: Africa

Capital City: Gaborone

Largest Cities:

Gaborone (Pop. 231,000)
Francistown (Pop. 103,417)
Mogoditshane (Pop. 88,004)
Maun (Pop. 85,350)
Serowe (Pop. 55,676)

ISO Alpha 2/3: BW, BWA

Uses Daylight Savings Time: No ❌

IANA Time Zone: Africa/Gaborone (UTC+02:00)

Time Zones: CAT

Districts in Botswana

Central Chobe District City of Francistown Gaborone Ghanzi Jwaneng Kgalagadi Kgatleng Kweneng Lobatse Ngwaketsi North-East North-West Selibe Phikwe South-East Sowa Town

All Cities in Botswana by alphabetical order

Time.you features the exact time for 26 cities in Botswana.
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Time Now in Major Cities in Botswana

Gaborone Fri 04:21:21
Francistown Fri 04:21:21
Mogoditshane Fri 04:21:21
Maun Fri 04:21:21
Serowe Fri 04:21:21
Tlokweng Fri 04:21:21
Mochudi Fri 04:21:21
Kanye Fri 04:21:21
Selebi-Phikwe Fri 04:21:21
Lobatse Fri 04:21:21
Ghanzi Fri 04:21:21
Jwaneng Fri 04:21:21

City	Current Time
Gaborone	Fri 04:21:21
Francistown	Fri 04:21:21
Mogoditshane	Fri 04:21:21
Maun	Fri 04:21:21
Serowe	Fri 04:21:21
Tlokweng	Fri 04:21:21
Mochudi	Fri 04:21:21
Kanye	Fri 04:21:21
Selebi-Phikwe	Fri 04:21:21
Lobatse	Fri 04:21:21
Ghanzi	Fri 04:21:21
Jwaneng	Fri 04:21:21

Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Botswana

Africa/Gaborone Fri 04:21:21
Africa/Maputo Fri 04:21:21

Timezone	Current Time
Africa/Gaborone	Fri 04:21:21
Africa/Maputo	Fri 04:21:21

Time Zone Converters used in Botswana

Convert time between the time zones of Botswana and other locations worldwide.

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Sunrise and Sunset in Botswana (26 Locations)

Gaborone

↑ 6:54 AM

↓ 5:34 PM
Francistown

↑ 6:41 AM

↓ 5:35 PM
Mogoditshane

↑ 6:55 AM

↓ 5:34 PM
Maun

↑ 6:55 AM

↓ 5:53 PM
Serowe

↑ 6:47 AM

↓ 5:35 PM
Tlokweng

↑ 6:54 AM

↓ 5:34 PM
Mochudi

↑ 6:53 AM

↓ 5:34 PM
Kanye

↑ 6:57 AM

↓ 5:36 PM
Selebi-Phikwe

↑ 6:41 AM

↓ 5:32 PM
Lobatse

↑ 6:57 AM

↓ 5:34 PM
Ghanzi

↑ 7:06 AM

↓ 5:57 PM
Jwaneng

↑ 6:59 AM

↓ 5:39 PM

City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
Gaborone	↑ 6:54 AM	↓ 5:34 PM
Francistown	↑ 6:41 AM	↓ 5:35 PM
Mogoditshane	↑ 6:55 AM	↓ 5:34 PM
Maun	↑ 6:55 AM	↓ 5:53 PM
Serowe	↑ 6:47 AM	↓ 5:35 PM
Tlokweng	↑ 6:54 AM	↓ 5:34 PM
Mochudi	↑ 6:53 AM	↓ 5:34 PM
Kanye	↑ 6:57 AM	↓ 5:36 PM
Selebi-Phikwe	↑ 6:41 AM	↓ 5:32 PM
Lobatse	↑ 6:57 AM	↓ 5:34 PM
Ghanzi	↑ 7:06 AM	↓ 5:57 PM
Jwaneng	↑ 6:59 AM	↓ 5:39 PM

Current Weather in Botswana (26 Locations)

City	Condition	Temp.

Information about Botswana

Population	2,254,126
Area	600,370 km²
ISO Numeric Code	072
FIPS Code	BC
Top Level Domain	.bw
Currency	Pula (BWP)
Phone Prefix	+267
Country Code	+267
Languages	EN-BW (en-BW), TN-BW (tn-BW)
Neighbouring Countries	🇳🇦 Namibia, 🇿🇦 South Africa, 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Upcoming Public Holidays in Botswana

This year, Botswana observes 15 public holidays, with 16 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Sir Seretse Khama Day on 01 Jul. The most recently passed holiday was Ascension Day. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Botswana to plan your schedule.

Sir Seretse Khama Day 01 Jul • Wednesday
President's Day 20 Jul • Monday
President's Day Holiday 21 Jul • Tuesday
Botswana Day 30 Sep • Wednesday
Botswana Day Holiday 01 Oct • Thursday
Christmas Day 25 Dec • Friday
Boxing Day 26 Dec • Saturday
Boxing Day Holiday 28 Dec • Monday
New Year's Day 01 Jan • Friday
New Year's Day Holiday 02 Jan • Saturday

Frequently Asked Questions about the time in Botswana

What time is it in Botswana right now?

The current local time in Botswana is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Botswana spans 2 time zones, so the time can vary by region.

How many time zones does Botswana have?

Botswana spans 2 time zones, so the local time depends on which part of the country you are in.

Does Botswana use daylight saving time (DST)?

No, Botswana does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay the same all year round.

What is the capital of Botswana and what time is it there?

The capital of Botswana is Gaborone. You can see its current local time and time zone on the Gaborone city page.

When is the next public holiday in Botswana?

The next public holiday in Botswana is Sir Seretse Khama Day on 01 Jul.

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