Time difference Botswana

Botswana is at GMT + 2. The time difference with France is therefore small. As Botswana does not apply any summer or winter time changeover, the time is the same during the French summer, but Botswana is one hour ahead during the French winter.

Opening hours Botswana

To see / To do Botswana

The reserves and national parks live by the rhythm of the sun and open their gates in winter from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm and, in summer, from 5:30 am to 7:00 pm.

Enjoying yourself Botswana

The restaurants usually open from noon to 2:00-3:00 pm and resume service from 6:00-7:00 pm to 10:00-11:00 pm.

Take a break Botswana

Bars are open from 10am to 11pm from Monday to Friday, from 10am to midnight on Saturday and from 10am to 10pm on Sunday. In the tourist centers, bars can stay open most of the night, especially during organized or improvised parties.

(To) please yourself Botswana

Stores open from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on weekdays, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturdays. In the main urban centers, most stores do not close during lunch time. Supermarkets are open every day until 7pm, except on Sundays when they only open in the morning. Government offices, banks and businesses are closed on public holidays and public transport, especially air transport, reduces the number of flights.

Get out Botswana

Nightclubs are open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and usually close at 2am. The bars of the discotheques serve drinks until closing time.