Current Time in Kopong, Botswana 🇧🇼
Lat/Long: 24.48° S, 25.88° E
Elevation: 984 m above sea level
Population rank: #26 of 134 cities in Botswana by population
District: South-East
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
The time now in Kopong, Botswana is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Kopong currently observes CAT, UTC+2. Kopong keeps its clocks on UTC+02:00, in the Africa/Gaborone time zone. Kopong does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 13 hours of daylight. Kopong sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Kopong stands at an elevated 984 m above the sea. Kopong is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 6366 km off. Kopong is a significant city in Botswana, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Kopong at 05:41 and sets at 18:22, giving 12h 41m of daylight today.
Kopong Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Kopong
Kopong gets 12h 41m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kopong is at 05:41 and sunset in Kopong is at 18:22.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 37m near the June solstice to 13h 39m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Kopong and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Kopong right now.
Cities Sharing Kopong's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kopong.
Weather in Kopong
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Prayer Times in Kopong
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 17 Oct ● | 04:20 | 05:41 | 12:01 | 15:30 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:19 | 05:40 | 12:01 | 15:30 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:18 | 05:39 | 12:01 | 15:30 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:17 | 05:38 | 12:01 | 15:29 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:16 | 05:37 | 12:01 | 15:29 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:15 | 05:37 | 12:01 | 15:29 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:14 | 05:36 | 12:00 | 15:29 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
14-day Forecast for Kopong
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kopong
Sunrise
in Kopong
↑
5:41 AM
Sunset
in Kopong
↓
6:22 PM
Day Length
12h 41m
Dawn
in Kopong
5:17 AM
Dusk
in Kopong
6:46 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Kopong
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
35.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:24
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:33
Distances & Clock Changes in Kopong
How Far Is Kopong From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,366 km | NNE (32deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,025 km | NE (51deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,272 km | WSW (254deg) |
| Paris | 8,483 km | NNW (344deg) |
| London | 8,824 km | NNW (344deg) |
| Singapore | 8,852 km | E (84deg) |
| Moscow | 8,991 km | N (7deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,852 km | ENE (69deg) |
Kopong's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kopong and you would surface in the open ocean, near 24.5deg N, 154.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kopong
What time is it in Kopong right now?
The current local time in Kopong is 04:08 on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Kopong follows the Africa/Gaborone time zone.
What time zone is Kopong in?
Kopong runs on the Africa/Gaborone IANA time zone (UTC+02:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Kopong?
Is Kopong on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kopong is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kopong today?
Kopong sees sunrise at 05:41 and sunset at 18:22 today, giving 12h 41m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kopong tonight?
The moon phase over Kopong tonight is Waxing Crescent with 35.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Kopong?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kopong, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.