Current Time in Gaborone
About Gaborone
Gaborone is located in Botswana, in the Southern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 246,325. It runs on Africa/Gaborone time, currently UTC+2:00 relative to UTC. Gaborone does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryBotswana
- Population246,325
- Latitude-24.6545°
- Longitude25.9086°
- Time zoneAfrica/Gaborone
- Current UTC offsetUTC+2:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Gaborone Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Gaborone's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Gaborone
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Daylight Saving Time
Gaborone 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 Gaborone
What time zone is Gaborone in?
Gaborone, 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 Gaborone observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Gaborone 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 Gaborone today?
The sun rises at 5:46 AM and sets at 6:20 PM in Gaborone today, giving 12h 33m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Gaborone and New York City?
New York City is 6 hours behind Gaborone right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Gaborone?
Gaborone is currently UTC+2:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.