Time Now in Francistown, Botswana 🇧🇼
Lat/Long: 21.17° S, 27.51° E
Elevation: 989 m above sea level
Population rank: #2 of 134 cities in Botswana by population
District: City of Francistown
IANA Timezone: Africa/Gaborone
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Botswana: CAT
Francistown is in the Africa/Gaborone time zone (UTC+02:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Francistown, Botswana, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Francistown
Daylight Hours in Francistown
Francistown gets 10h 58m of daylight today. Sunrise in Francistown is at 06:47 and sunset in Francistown is at 17:45.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 50m near the June solstice to 13h 25m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Francistown and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Francistown
What is the current local time in Francistown?
The live local time in Francistown is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Francistown currently observes CAT, with a standard offset of UTC+02:00.
What time zone is Francistown in?
Francistown uses the CAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+02:00.
Does Francistown observe daylight saving time?
No. Francistown stays on standard time throughout the year.
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These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Francistown.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 05:26 | 06:46 | 12:16 | 15:23 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:26 | 06:46 | 12:16 | 15:23 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:26 | 06:46 | 12:16 | 15:24 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:26 | 06:46 | 12:16 | 15:24 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:25 | 06:45 | 12:16 | 15:24 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:25 | 06:45 | 12:16 | 15:25 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:25 | 06:45 | 12:16 | 15:25 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Francistown
Sunrise
in Francistown
↑
6:47 AM
Sunset
in Francistown
↓
5:45 PM
Day Length
10h 58m
Dawn
in Francistown
6:22 AM
Dusk
in Francistown
6:09 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Francistown
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
11.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:46
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:03
Distances & Clock Changes in Francistown
How Far Is Francistown From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 5,965 km | NNE (32deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,663 km | NE (51deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,539 km | WSW (252deg) |
| Paris | 8,177 km | NNW (343deg) |
| London | 8,519 km | NNW (343deg) |
| Moscow | 8,607 km | N (6deg) |
| Singapore | 8,646 km | E (84deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,562 km | ENE (68deg) |
Francistown's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Francistown and you would surface near Pepeekeo, United States, about 310 km from the antipodal point at 21.2deg N, 152.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Francistown
What time is it in Francistown right now?
The current local time in Francistown is 09:24 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Francistown follows the Africa/Gaborone time zone.
What time zone is Francistown in?
Francistown uses the Africa/Gaborone IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Francistown?
Francistown is UTC+02:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Francistown local time, shift the clock 02:00 hours forward.
Is Francistown on daylight saving time right now?
No — Francistown is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Francistown today?
Today in Francistown: sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset is at 17:45, giving 10h 58m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Francistown tonight?
The moon phase over Francistown tonight is Waxing Crescent with 11.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Francistown?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Francistown, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.