Current Time in Gaborone, Botswana

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

CAT

IANA Identifier

Africa/Gaborone

UTC Offset

UTC+2

Country

Botswana (BW)

Location Details

Coordinates

-24.6282°, 25.9231°

Population

232K

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) — 15 km

Nearby Cities

• Abuja — Nigeria
• Addis Ababa — Ethiopia
• Algiers — Algeria
• Amman — Jordan
• Amsterdam — Netherlands
• Ankara — Turkey
• Antananarivo — Madagascar
• Athens — Greece

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Gaborone in?

Gaborone is in the CAT time zone (Africa/Gaborone), which is UTC+2 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Gaborone observe Daylight Saving Time?

Gaborone uses the Africa/Gaborone IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Gaborone?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Gaborone, Botswana. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Gaborone?

Gaborone has a UTC offset of UTC+2. This means it is 2 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Gaborone?

Gaborone is served by Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE).