Current Time in Botswana 🇧🇼
Check the current local time anywhere in Botswana. Below you'll find live clocks for Botswana's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Gaborone
- Gaborone (Pop. 231,000)
- Francistown (Pop. 103,417)
- Mogoditshane (Pop. 88,004)
- Maun (Pop. 85,350)
- Serowe (Pop. 55,676)
ISO Alpha-2: BW
ISO Alpha-3: BWA
UTC Offset: UTC+02:00
Time Zones: CAT
Current Time in Major Cities in Botswana
- Francistown Tue 17:18:12
- Gaborone Tue 17:18:12
- Ghanzi Tue 17:18:12
- Jwaneng Tue 17:18:12
- Kanye Tue 17:18:12
- Lobatse Tue 17:18:12
- Maun Tue 17:18:12
- Mochudi Tue 17:18:12
- Mogoditshane Tue 17:18:12
- Selebi-Phikwe Tue 17:18:12
- Serowe Tue 17:18:12
- Tlokweng Tue 17:18:12
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Francistown | Tue 17:18:12 |
| Gaborone | Tue 17:18:12 |
| Ghanzi | Tue 17:18:12 |
| Jwaneng | Tue 17:18:12 |
| Kanye | Tue 17:18:12 |
| Lobatse | Tue 17:18:12 |
| Maun | Tue 17:18:12 |
| Mochudi | Tue 17:18:12 |
| Mogoditshane | Tue 17:18:12 |
| Selebi-Phikwe | Tue 17:18:12 |
| Serowe | Tue 17:18:12 |
| Tlokweng | Tue 17:18:12 |
IANA time zones in Botswana
Botswana maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Africa/Gaborone CAT · UTC+02:00
- Africa/Maputo CAT · UTC+02:00
Does Botswana have multiple time zones?
Yes. Botswana uses more than one IANA time zone, so the current local time can differ by city or region. For scheduling, compare the exact city on the world cities list or use the time zone converter.
| IANA time zone | Current standard offset |
|---|---|
| Africa/Gaborone | UTC+02:00 |
| Africa/Maputo | UTC+02:00 |
Why this matters
A country name is a broad signal. City and IANA pages give Google and users the exact time entity: place, time-zone rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context.
Time in Botswana at a glance
| Current main time | 17:18 on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | CAT |
| Capital | Gaborone |
| Cities tracked | 12 |
How many time zones does Botswana have?
Botswana keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC+02:00.
Does Botswana change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. Botswana stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Botswana
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 14:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 07:00 UTC. If Botswana has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Botswana
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Gaborone or another major city in Botswana. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Botswana
The capital of Botswana is Gaborone. The biggest cities in Botswana include Gaborone, Francistown, Mogoditshane, Maun and Serowe. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Botswana has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Botswana - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Botswana have?
Botswana uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Botswana use daylight saving time?
No - Botswana keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in Botswana right now?
It is about 17:18 on Tuesday in the main time zone of Botswana. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Botswana?
The capital of Botswana is Gaborone. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Botswana time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone signals
This page connects Botswana to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city signal is Gaborone, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country entity signals on this page
Alarm.now uses stable country identifiers plus live clock data so this page is not just a list of similar time links. The signals below describe the country entity, its crawlable city cluster, and its time-zone coverage.
| Country | Botswana 🇧🇼 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | BW / BWA |
| Capital city clock | Gaborone |
| City pages in cluster | 12 crawlable city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 2 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+02:00 |
Best next pages for crawl flow
From this country overview, Google and users can move naturally to Gaborone time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.