Current time in Gaborone
The current time in Gaborone, Botswana is shown live on this page. Gaborone is in the Africa/Gaborone timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). Gaborone does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset of UTC+02:00 remains constant year-round. Gaborone has a population of approximately 267,780 people. Gaborone uses BWP and the international calling code for Botswana is ++267.
Now in BW
Gaborone, Botswana
Timezone
Africa/Gaborone
UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Standard
CAT
DST
No regular shift
Local time guide
Time in Gaborone for calls, travel, and planning
Use this page when you need the live local time in Gaborone for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 1 hour behind Gaborone. New York is currently 6 hours behind Gaborone.
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Timezone
Africa/Gaborone
UTC Offset
UTC+02:00
Abbreviation
GMT+2
DST
Not active
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Country
Botswana
State / Area
South-East
Calling Code
+267
Nearest timezone boundary
Closest city in a different timezone
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Pretoria, approximately 260 km away. Pretoria uses the Africa/Johannesburg timezone. When it is the current time in Gaborone, the time in Pretoria is different by 0 hours.
City profile
Useful local details for Gaborone
Gaborone is located in South-East, Botswana, in the Africa continent. The primary languages spoken here are English, TN. The city has a population of approximately 267,780, ranking it #398 in Botswana by size. For timezone purposes, Gaborone uses Africa/Gaborone (UTC+02:00). It does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays consistent year-round.
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Daylight Saving Time
Gaborone does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Gaborone does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
When it is midnight in Gaborone
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Gaborone. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Approximate daylight in Gaborone
Based on Gaborone's latitude (-24.6°S), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 10.5 hours, with sunrise around 6:46 AM and sunset around 5:14 PM. At this mid-latitude, daylight hours shift noticeably between seasons, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.
Best time to call
Planning calls with Gaborone
For work calls, the standard business window in Gaborone is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+2. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Gaborone (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 9:00 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 8 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Gaborone time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Gaborone and London is 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Gaborone time (8 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Gaborone does not observe DST, so its UTC offset of UTC+02:00 stays constant year-round. This makes it a reliable reference point for long-term scheduling.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Gaborone uses BWP and the calling code for Botswana is +267. Languages spoken here include English, TN. The city has a population of around 267,780, making it a local reference point for timezone planning in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 260 km away at Pretoria (SAST). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
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