UTC +02:00
CAT - Currently observed in Botswana
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The IANA time zone identifier for Botswana is
Africa/Gaborone
Time difference from Botswana
All times shown live - Bars indicate offset from Botswana (centre = same time).
Country Facts
| Country | 🇧🇼 Botswana |
| Region | Africa |
| Subregion | Southern Africa |
| ISO Code | BW / BWA |
| IANA Zone | Africa/Gaborone |
| UTC Offset | +02:00 |
| DST Active | No |
| Currency | BWP - Botswana Pula |
| Population | 2,500,000 |
| Area | 581,730 km² |
| Calling Code | ++267 |
| Languages | English, Tswana |
| Cities | 2 |
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| City | Local Time | IANA Zone | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francistown | 17:02 | Africa/Gaborone | - |
| Gaborone | 17:02 | Africa/Gaborone | Capital |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Botswana? + −
The current local time in Botswana is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second.
The primary IANA time zone is
Africa/Gaborone,
currently at UTC+02:00 (CAT).
The exact time right now is
17:02:08
on Saturday, 12 September 2026.
Does Botswana observe Daylight Saving Time? + −
Botswana is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
The active offset is UTC+02:00 (CAT).
DST rules are maintained in the IANA tz database under the
Africa/Gaborone zone entry.
What UTC offset is Botswana? + −
Botswana is currently at UTC+02:00,
using the abbreviation CAT.
The IANA time zone identifier is
Africa/Gaborone.
To convert a time to or from Botswana, use the
Time Zone Converter.
What is the capital of Botswana? + −
The capital of Botswana is Gaborone.
It uses the
Africa/Gaborone IANA time zone.
See the Gaborone time page for the live local clock and full timezone details.
What currency does Botswana use? + −
Botswana uses the Botswana Pula
(
BWP) as its official currency.
The international calling code is ++267.