Current local time in Gaborone, Botswana
The live clock above shows the time in Gaborone. Gaborone is in the Africa/Gaborone time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | Botswana |
|---|---|
| Region | South-East |
| Population | about 184,000 |
| Coordinates | 24.65° S, 25.91° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Gaborone |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Gaborone doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:19 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 6:59 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| September equinox | 6:06 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 5:24 AM | 7:04 PM | 13 h 39 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Gaborone at about 12:25 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 16 minutes ahead of the sun, because Gaborone sits at 25.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Gaborone time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Gaborone |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind in Jan, 9 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 6 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Gaborone |
|---|---|---|
| Rustenburg, South Africa | 174 km (108 mi) | same time |
| Potchefstroom, South Africa | 257 km (160 mi) | same time |
| Klerksdorp, South Africa | 258 km (160 mi) | same time |
| Pretoria, South Africa | 261 km (162 mi) | same time |
| Johannesburg, South Africa | 272 km (169 mi) | same time |
| Benoni, South Africa | 295 km (183 mi) | same time |
| Vereeniging, South Africa | 303 km (188 mi) | same time |
| Springs, South Africa | 311 km (193 mi) | same time |
Questions people ask
What time zone is Gaborone in?
Gaborone is in the Africa/Gaborone time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Gaborone have daylight saving time?
Gaborone doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Gaborone when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Gaborone's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 16 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).