Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Ngerulmud uses the USD ($) and Gaborone uses the BWP (P). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Be careful behind the wheel: Ngerulmud drives on the right, Gaborone on the left.
- Country
- Palau
- Capital
- Ngerulmud
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English, Palauan
- Calling code
- +680
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Botswana
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Currency
- Botswana pula (BWP · P)
- Language
- English, Tswana
- Calling code
- +267
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Ngerulmud and Gaborone?
Ngerulmud is 7 hours behind Gaborone. Ngerulmud runs on GMT+9 and Gaborone on GMT+2. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 1 hour where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Ngerulmud from Gaborone?
About 12,241 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 14h 54m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Ngerulmud and Gaborone use?
Ngerulmud uses the United States dollar (USD, $); Gaborone uses the Botswana pula (BWP, P). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Ngerulmud from Gaborone?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +680, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Ngerulmud and Gaborone?
Both Palau and Botswana count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Ngerulmud also has Palauan; Gaborone adds Tswana.
Do Ngerulmud and Gaborone drive on the same side of the road?
No. Palau drives on the right, Botswana on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.