Current Date And Time In Gaborone, Botswana
Sunday, 16 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Gaborone, a city in Gaborone, Botswana in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Gaborone — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Gaborone | |
| State | Gaborone | |
| Country | Botswana | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 246,325 | |
| Area | 169.00 km² (65.25 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | National Capital | |
| Population Rank in Gaborone | #1 of 1 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 | 1,011 | |
| In Feet | 3,317 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -24.65 | |
| Longitude | 25.91 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 24.655° S 25.909° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 24° 39' 16" S 25° 54' 31" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 24° 39.27' S 25° 54.52' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Lehurutshe, South Africa (92 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 | 🔥 06:41 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:00 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 18m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Gaborone | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1965-01-01 |
Gaborone is a city situated in Gaborone, Botswana, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Gaborone as a National Capital. 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 Gaborone
The latitude and longitude of Gaborone pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,011 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Gaborone on the map
Gaborone 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 Gaborone 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. › Gaborone exchange rates
To ring a number in Gaborone 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 Gaborone and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Gaborone ranks #1 of 1 cities in Gaborone. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Gaborone market. › Cities near Gaborone
Gaborone has a recorded population of approximately 246,325 people. That places it #1 of 1 cities with population data in Gaborone. Browse more cities in Gaborone for comparison.
Gaborone spans approximately 169.00 square kilometers (65.25 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Gaborone keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:41 AM and sets around 06:00 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Gaborone price in Botswana pula (BWP), written with the symbol P. Check live rates on our Gaborone currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Gaborone lands you closest to Lehurutshe, South Africa, about 92 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Gaborone sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
