What time is it in Botswana right now?

Botswana uses a standard time zone. See the live clocks on this page for the current local time.

How many cities are in Botswana?

WorldTimePage tracks 2 cities in Botswana. Each city page shows the live local time, UTC offset, and DST status.

What continent is Botswana in?

Botswana is located in Africa. It uses a standard time zone.

Are Gaborone and Francistown on the same time?

Yes. Gaborone and Francistown are both in the Africa/Gaborone time zone and always share the same local time. All cities in Botswana follow this single time zone.

What time zone is Gaborone in?

Gaborone is in the Africa/Gaborone time zone. See the live clocks on this page for the current local time and UTC offset.

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Current Time in Botswana

Africa

2 cities1 timezoneAfrica

Major City

Gaborone

Live clocks — 1 timezone

GaboroneNight

02:4812

Wed, May 13

Africa/Gaborone

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About Botswana Time

Botswana observes Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2) year-round. One of Africa's most stable economies, it transformed from one of the poorest to a middle-income country via diamond wealth.