TimeToZone

Current Time in Botswana

Botswana is on Central Africa Time – CAT (UTC+2) right now. Botswana does not observe daylight saving time.

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Africa/Maputo

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Time zone of Botswana

Time zoneCentral Africa Time
AbbreviationCAT
UTC offsetUTC+2
IANA time zone idAfrica/Maputo
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Botswana and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York7 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles10 hours behind--:--
London2 hours behind--:--
Paris1 hour behind--:--
Dubai2 hours ahead--:--
India3 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila6 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo7 hours ahead--:--
Sydney9 hours ahead--:--
Toronto7 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Botswana

Botswana does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+2 all year, so conversions never shift.

Botswana time FAQ

What time is it in Botswana right now?

Botswana is on CAT (UTC+2). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Botswana, updated every second.

What time zone is Botswana in?

Botswana is in Central Africa Time, abbreviated CAT, UTC+2. Its IANA time zone id is Africa/Maputo.

Does Botswana observe daylight saving time?

No. Botswana stays on UTC+2 all year.

What is the time difference between Botswana and New York?

New York is 7 hours behind Botswana.

Current time in Botswana cities

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.