Current Local Time in Gaborone
Gaborone, Botswana (GMT+2)
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Gaborone is located in the Africa/Gaborone timezone in Botswana.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Africa/GaboroneData: IANA Time Zone Database
☀️Climate
Semi-arid with hot summers (25-35°C) and mild dry winters (5-22°C). Rainy season October-April.
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📍About Gaborone Time Zone
Gaborone is in the Africa/Gaborone time zone (UTC+2). Gaborone does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+2 year-round.
Gaborone Time Difference at a Glance
Quick Facts: Gaborone Time
- Time Zone: Africa/Gaborone (UTC+2)
- Daylight Saving: Not observed
- Country: Botswana
- Coordinates: -24.65, 25.91
- Calling Code: +267
🌐Time Difference from Gaborone
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌅New York | 7:30 AM | -6h | |
| ☀️London | 12:30 PM | -1h | |
| 🌆Tokyo | 8:30 PM | +7h | |
| ☀️Paris | 1:30 PM | Same | |
| ☀️Dubai | 3:30 PM | +2h | |
| 🌆Singapore | 7:30 PM | +6h | |
| 🌆Hong Kong | 7:30 PM | +6h | |
| 🌆Shanghai | 7:30 PM | +6h |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Gaborone is in the Gaborone time zone (UTC+2). The current local time is displayed at the top of this page and updates in real-time. Gaborone is located in Botswana.
Gaborone is in the Gaborone time zone, which is UTC+2. The IANA time zone identifier is Africa/Gaborone.
No, Gaborone does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The time remains at UTC+2 throughout the year, making it easier to schedule international calls and meetings.
Gaborone is 1 hour ahead of London. When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 1:00 PM in Gaborone. Note that this difference may vary by 1 hour when either location observes Daylight Saving Time.
Gaborone is 6 hours ahead of New York (Eastern Time). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Gaborone. This difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The best time to call Gaborone is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (Gaborone). For international calls, use our Time Converter above to find overlapping business hours between Gaborone and your location.
Standard business hours in Gaborone are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Gaborone. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops may have extended hours, often until 8:00 PM or later in commercial areas.
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