Time now in Botswana

UTC+02:00 • Africa/Gaborone (CAT)

Your device clock is 531ms behind of the detected local time (Africa/Gaborone, UTC+02:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

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Sunday, November 1, 2026, week 44

Time in Botswana now

Botswana has one official time zone: CAT (UTC+02:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Botswana is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Botswana?

Official time in Botswana is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Botswana

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Gaborone UTC+02:00 Mogoditshane, Maun, Molepolole

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Botswana

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Time difference from Botswana

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Does Botswana use daylight saving time?

No. Botswana does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Botswana?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+2:00 and UTC+2:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Botswana have?
Botswana has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Botswana use daylight saving time?
No. Botswana does not currently use daylight saving time.

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How to convert Botswana time

To convert Botswana time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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