Current Time in Francistown
About Francistown
Francistown is located in Botswana, in the Southern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 103,417. It runs on Africa/Gaborone time, currently UTC+2:00 relative to UTC. Francistown does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryBotswana
- Population103,417
- Latitude-21.1700°
- Longitude27.5078°
- Time zoneAfrica/Gaborone
- Current UTC offsetUTC+2:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Francistown Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Francistown's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Francistown
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Daylight Saving Time
Francistown does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+2:00 year-round.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Francistown
What time zone is Francistown in?
Francistown, Botswana uses the Africa/Gaborone time zone. It is currently on CAT (UTC+2:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Francistown observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Francistown does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+2:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Francistown today?
The sun rises at 5:41 AM and sets at 6:11 PM in Francistown today, giving 12h 29m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Francistown and New York City?
New York City is 6 hours behind Francistown right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Francistown?
Francistown is currently UTC+2:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.