Current local time in Gaborone, Botswana
CAT · UTC+02:00 · Central Africa Time
About Gaborone
Gaborone, South-East, Botswana uses the Central Africa Time time zone (Africa/Gaborone), currently UTC+02:00. It is the capital of Botswana. Population: about 208,411.
| Country: | Botswana |
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| State / region: | South-East |
| Coordinates: | 24°39′S / 25°55′E |
| Population: | 208,411 |
| Currency: | Botswana pula (BWP) |
| Languages: | English, Tswana |
| Country calling code: | +267 |
Time zone in Gaborone
| 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
Gaborone does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Gaborone today
| Sunrise: | 05:36 |
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| Sunset: | 18:25 |
| Solar noon: | 12:00 |
| Day length: | 12h 49m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:12 – 18:48 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Gaborone
- London+1 hGaborone is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hGaborone is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hGaborone is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Gaborone time
What time zone is Gaborone in?
Gaborone uses the IANA time zone Africa/Gaborone (Central Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Gaborone observe daylight saving time?
Gaborone does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Gaborone and London?
Right now Gaborone 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 Gaborone and New York?
Right now Gaborone 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.