Time difference Botswana

Botswana is at GMT + 2. The time difference with France is therefore small. As Botswana does not apply summer or winter time, 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

Restaurants generally open from midday to 2pm-3pm and resume service from 6pm-7pm to 10pm-11pm.

Take a break Botswana

Bars are open from 10am to 11pm Monday to Friday, 10am to midnight on Saturday and 10am to 10pm on Sunday. In tourist centers, bars can stay open well into the night, especially for organized or impromptu 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.