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 Sun 03:35:05
- Gaborone Sun 03:35:05
- Ghanzi Sun 03:35:05
- Jwaneng Sun 03:35:05
- Kanye Sun 03:35:05
- Lobatse Sun 03:35:05
- Maun Sun 03:35:05
- Mochudi Sun 03:35:05
- Mogoditshane Sun 03:35:05
- Selebi-Phikwe Sun 03:35:05
- Serowe Sun 03:35:05
- Tlokweng Sun 03:35:05
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Francistown | Sun 03:35:05 |
| Gaborone | Sun 03:35:05 |
| Ghanzi | Sun 03:35:05 |
| Jwaneng | Sun 03:35:05 |
| Kanye | Sun 03:35:05 |
| Lobatse | Sun 03:35:05 |
| Maun | Sun 03:35:05 |
| Mochudi | Sun 03:35:05 |
| Mogoditshane | Sun 03:35:05 |
| Selebi-Phikwe | Sun 03:35:05 |
| Serowe | Sun 03:35:05 |
| Tlokweng | Sun 03:35:05 |
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 clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Botswana at a glance
| Current main time | 03:35 on Sunday |
|---|---|
| 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 03:35 on Sunday 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 data
This page connects Botswana to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Gaborone, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Botswana 🇧🇼 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | BW / BWA |
| Capital city clock | Gaborone |
| Cities shown | 12 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 2 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+02:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue 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.