Current Time in Botswana
Botswana uses Africa/Gaborone (UTC+02:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Botswana below.
Time across Botswana
1 cities trackedBotswana is in a single time zone — Africa/Gaborone (UTC+02:00). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| GaboroneCapital | --:-- | Africa/Gaborone · +02:00GBE |
Gaborone vs the World
Current time difference between Gaborone, Botswana and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Gaborone |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 10:41 AM | UTC−4 | 6h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:41 PM | UTC+1 | 1h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:41 PM | UTC+4 | 2h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 8:11 PM | UTC+5:30 | 3h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:41 PM | UTC+8 | 6h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 11:41 PM | UTC+9 | 7h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:41 AM | UTC+10 | 8h behind |
Business Hours in Gaborone (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Gaborone, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Gaborone | 5:00 PM in Gaborone |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| London | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Dubai | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 12:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Singapore | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Sydney | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Botswana in?
Botswana uses Africa/Gaborone (UTC+02:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Botswana right now?
The current time in Gaborone is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Botswana observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Botswana does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Botswana have?
Botswana has 1 time zone (Africa/Gaborone).
What is Botswana's UTC / GMT offset?
Botswana is in Africa/Gaborone (UTC+02:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Botswana?
Yes — the whole of Botswana shares one time zone (Africa/Gaborone, UTC+02:00).
What is the time difference between Botswana and India?
Botswana (UTC+02:00) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.