Current local time in Francistown, Botswana
CAT · UTC+02:00 · Central Africa Time
About Francistown
Francistown, Central, Botswana uses the Central Africa Time time zone (Africa/Gaborone), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 89,979.
| Country: | Botswana |
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| State / region: | Central |
| Coordinates: | 21°10′S / 27°30′E |
| Population: | 89,979 |
| Currency: | Botswana pula (BWP) |
| Languages: | English, Tswana |
| Country calling code: | +267 |
Time zone in Francistown
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Gaborone |
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| Time zone name: | Central Africa Time (CAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Francistown does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Francistown today
| Sunrise: | 05:33 |
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| Sunset: | 18:15 |
| Solar noon: | 11:54 |
| Day length: | 12h 41m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:11 – 18:37 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Francistown
- London+1 hFrancistown is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hFrancistown is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hFrancistown is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Francistown time
What time zone is Francistown in?
Francistown uses the IANA time zone Africa/Gaborone (Central Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Francistown observe daylight saving time?
Francistown does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Francistown and London?
Right now Francistown is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Francistown and New York?
Right now Francistown is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.