Current Date And Time In Shoshong, Botswana
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
08:18:56 CAT
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shoshong, a city in Central, Botswana in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Shoshong — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Shoshong | |
| State | Central | |
| Country | Botswana | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 8,887 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Central | #10 of 47 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Botswana Pula | |
| Code ISO-4217 | BWP | |
| Symbol | P | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +267 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .bw | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 1,076 | |
| In Feet | 3,530 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -23.04 | |
| Longitude | 26.51 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 23.039° S 26.51° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 23° 2' 20" S 26° 30' 36" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 23° 2.33' S 26° 30.6' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Central Capital | 75 km North-Northeast of Serowe | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Marapong, South Africa (133 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:40 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:58 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 17m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Gaborone |
Shoshong is a city situated in Central, Botswana, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Shoshong as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Central
The latitude and longitude of Shoshong pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,076 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shoshong on the map
Shoshong runs on UTC +02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Shoshong run on Botswana Pula (BWP), shown with the symbol P. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Shoshong exchange rates
To ring a number in Shoshong from outside Botswana, dial +267 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Shoshong and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Shoshong ranks #10 of 47 cities in Central. It lies about 75 km North-Northeast of Serowe, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Central market. › Cities near Shoshong
Shoshong has a recorded population of approximately 8,887 people. That places it #10 of 47 cities with population data in Central. Browse more cities in Central for comparison.
Shoshong keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:40 AM and sets around 05:58 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Shoshong price in Botswana pula (BWP), written with the symbol P. Check live rates on our Shoshong currency page.
Shoshong is about 75 km North-Northeast of Serowe, the capital of Central. See cities near Shoshong for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Shoshong lands you closest to Marapong, South Africa, about 133 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shoshong sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
