What time zone is Sowa in?

Sowa uses Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Gaborone.

Does Sowa observe daylight saving time?

No. Sowa uses CAT (UTC+2) all year.

Current Time in Sowa, Sowa Town, Botswana

10:16:51 PM

22:16:51

Thursday, October 22, 2026

CAT (Central Africa Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Gaborone

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Time zone details

Sowa does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Sowa

Sunrise5:39 AMSolar noon11:59 AMSunset6:20 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Botswana
Administrative area: Sowa Town
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Botswanan Pula (BWP)

Practical

Country languages: English, Tswana
Dialing code: +267
Population: 2,914
Elevation: Approximately 930 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 20° 33' S / 26° 13' E

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Clock changes in Sowa

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:39 AM
Solar noon: 11:59 AM
Sunset: 6:20 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 41 min1 min 7 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:16 AM – 6:42 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:49 AM – 7:09 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:23 AM – 7:36 PM

Waxing GibbousMoon illumination84%

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Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:39 AM (east, 102.1°)
Sunset: 6:20 PM (west, 257.7°)
Day length: 12 hr 41 min1 min 7 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:59 AM (80.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:16 AM – 6:42 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:49 AM – 7:09 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:23 AM – 7:36 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Moonrise: 2:58 PM (east, 95.8°)
Moonset: 2:57 AM (west, 261.1°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:12 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, October 22	5:39 AM	6:20 PM	12 hr 41 min	1 min 7 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, October 23	5:38 AM	6:20 PM	12 hr 42 min	1 min 7 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 24	5:38 AM	6:20 PM	12 hr 43 min	1 min 7 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, October 25	5:37 AM	6:21 PM	12 hr 44 min	1 min 6 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, October 26	5:36 AM	6:21 PM	12 hr 45 min	1 min 6 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	5:36 AM	6:22 PM	12 hr 46 min	1 min 5 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	5:35 AM	6:22 PM	12 hr 47 min	1 min 5 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Botswana

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Family Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Sowa in?: Sowa uses Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Gaborone.
When is the next clock change in Sowa?: No clock changes are scheduled for Sowa in the next 12 months
Does Sowa observe daylight saving time?: No. Sowa uses CAT (UTC+2) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Sowa?: Sowa is UTC+2 all year