Timezones in Botswana 
Botswana Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Botswana from anywhere in the world. Botswana follows a single official timezone: CAT (Central Africa Time, UTC+02:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Botswana
Central Africa Time
Saturday, January 17, 2026
09:21:00 AM
Botswana Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Botswana, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Gaborone | CAT | Central Africa Time | UTC+02:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 2 Cities in Botswana
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaborone Gaborone, Botswana | 09:21:00 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Gaborone | 246,325 |
| 2 | Francistown City of Francistown, Botswana | 09:21:00 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Gaborone | 103,417 |