Current time in Botswana

00:09:24
Friday, October 30, 2026
UTC+2 5 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Gaborone
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Time zone of Botswana

The time in Botswana (Gaborone) follows the Africa/Gaborone time zone, currently UTC+2. 5 hours ahead of Brasília.

Botswana
00:09:24
Brasília
19:09:24

How to call or schedule a meeting with Botswana

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 14:00 in Botswana; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 23:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 13:00 Brasília time.

Botswana: sunrise today at 05:30 · sunset at 18:29 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Gaborone
Continent
Africa
Area
600,370 km² (231,804 sq mi)
Population
about 2 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Botswana pula (BWP)
Languages
English, Tswana
Calling code
+267
Internet domain
.bw

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Botswana right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Botswana?

5 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Botswana changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Botswana in?

Botswana follows Africa/Gaborone, currently UTC+2. The reference location is Gaborone.

Does Botswana have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Botswana does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Botswana from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 13:00 Brasília time (14:00 to 18:00 in Botswana).

What is the capital of Botswana?

The capital of Botswana is Gaborone. The country covers about 600,370 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does Botswana use?

The currency is the Botswana pula (BWP). To call from abroad, dial +267 before the number. Websites use the .bw domain.