Daylight Savings Time Changes in Botswana 🇧🇼 (1998)

Q: Does all of Botswana follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, the transition dates are consistent nationwide, though because the country spans multiple time zones, the change occurs at different moments depending on the local time zone.

Country:	Botswana
Capital:	Gaborone
Abbreviations:	BW, BWA
IANA Time Zones:	2
Dial Code:	+267

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

Districts in Botswana that do not observe Daylight Savings Time

Central Chobe District City of Francistown Gaborone Ghanzi Jwaneng Kgalagadi Kgatleng Kweneng Lobatse Ngwaketsi North-East North-West Selibe Phikwe South-East Sowa Town

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Does Botswana use Daylight Saving Time in 1998?

No, Botswana does not observe Daylight Saving Time in 1998. The entire nation remains on its standard time offset year-round, meaning there are no seasonal clock adjustments for residents or visitors to worry about.

Does all of Botswana follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Botswana spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each district.