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: Phoenix 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: Phoenix drives on the right, Gaborone on the left.
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- 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 Phoenix and Gaborone?
Phoenix is 9 hours ahead of Gaborone. Phoenix runs on GMT-7 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?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
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 Phoenix from Gaborone?
About 15,845 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 19h 8m, 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 Phoenix and Gaborone use?
Phoenix 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 Phoenix from Gaborone?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +1, 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 Phoenix and Gaborone?
Both United States and Botswana count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Phoenix also has no other official tongue; Gaborone adds Tswana.
Do Phoenix and Gaborone drive on the same side of the road?
No. United States 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.