Current time in
Gaborone, Botswana
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Africa/Gaborone · UTC+02:00 · DST not in effect
About Gaborone, Botswana
Checking the time in Gaborone, Botswana? It sits at UTC+02:00 under the Africa/Gaborone zone (CAT), refreshed live above. Below you can compare it against UTC and other major world cities and see when its offset next changes.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- Africa/Gaborone
- Abbreviation
- CAT
- UTC offset
- UTC+02:00
- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
Gaborone, Botswana does not observe daylight saving time.
Gaborone, Botswana vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Gaborone (this zone) | UTC+02:00 | |
| UTC | UTC+00:00 | |
| New York | UTC-04:00 | |
| London | UTC+01:00 | |
| Dubai | UTC+04:00 | |
| Singapore | UTC+08:00 | |
| Sydney | UTC+10:00 |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Gaborone, Botswana right now? ▾
The current time in Gaborone, Botswana is shown live at the top of this page, based on the Africa/Gaborone time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the UTC offset for Gaborone, Botswana? ▾
Gaborone, Botswana is currently at UTC+02:00, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Gaborone, Botswana observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
No, Gaborone, Botswana is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Gaborone, Botswana use? ▾
Gaborone, Botswana uses the Africa/Gaborone IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.