Current Time in Gaborone, Botswana 🇧🇼
Lat/Long: 24.63° S, 25.92° E
Elevation: 1,011 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Botswana
District: Gaborone
IANA Timezone: Africa/Gaborone
Solar time: clocks run about 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Botswana: CAT
Daylight Hours in Gaborone
Gaborone gets 10h 38m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset is at 17:34.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 36m near the June solstice to 13h 40m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 05:33 | 06:56 | 12:15 | 15:15 | 17:34 | 19:04 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 05:33 | 06:57 | 12:16 | 15:15 | 17:34 | 19:04 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:34 | 06:57 | 12:16 | 15:15 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:34 | 06:57 | 12:16 | 15:15 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:34 | 06:58 | 12:16 | 15:15 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:34 | 06:58 | 12:16 | 15:15 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 05:35 | 06:58 | 12:17 | 15:15 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gaborone
Sunrise
in Gaborone
↑
6:57 AM
Sunset
in Gaborone
↓
5:34 PM
Day Length
10h 37m
Dawn
in Gaborone
6:31 AM
Dusk
in Gaborone
6:00 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Gaborone
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
17.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:48
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 14:54
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How Far Is Gaborone From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,378 km | NNE (32deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,033 km | NE (51deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,272 km | WSW (254deg) |
| Paris | 8,500 km | NNW (344deg) |
| London | 8,841 km | NNW (344deg) |
| Singapore | 8,850 km | E (84deg) |
| Moscow | 9,007 km | N (7deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,855 km | ENE (69deg) |
Gaborone's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gaborone and you would surface in the open ocean, near 24.6deg N, 154.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gaborone
What time is it in Gaborone right now?
The current local time in Gaborone is 16:33 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Gaborone follows the Africa/Gaborone time zone.
What time zone is Gaborone in?
Gaborone 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 Gaborone?
Is Gaborone on daylight saving time right now?
No — Gaborone is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gaborone today?
Today in Gaborone: sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset is at 17:34, giving 10h 37m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gaborone tonight?
The moon phase over Gaborone tonight is Waning Crescent with 17.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Gaborone?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gaborone, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.