Time in Botswana
Capital · Gaborone
Time zone in Botswana
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Gaborone Central Africa Time |
UTC+02:00 | No | Gaborone |
About Botswana
| Official name: | Republic of Botswana |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Gaborone |
| Region: | Africa · Southern Africa |
| Population: | 2,359,609 |
| Currency: | Botswana pula (BWP, P) |
| Calling code: | +267 |
| Languages: | English, Tswana |
| ISO codes: | BW / BWA |
| Internet domain: | .bw |
Cities in Botswana
Public holidays in Botswana 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — New Year's Day
- 2 Jan — New Year's Holiday
- 3 Apr — Good Friday
- 4 Apr — Easter Saturday
- 6 Apr — Easter Monday
- 1 May — Labour Day
- 14 May — Ascension Day
- 1 Jul — Sir Seretse Khama Day
Frequently asked questions about time in Botswana
How many time zones does Botswana have?
Botswana uses one time zone: Central Africa Time (Africa/Gaborone, currently UTC+02:00).
Does Botswana use daylight saving time?
No. None of Botswana’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana?
See the live clock on the Gaborone time page. Gaborone uses Africa/Gaborone.