Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Santiago, it's that in Gaborone.
When it's 8:00 am in Santiago, it's 1:00 pm in Gaborone — midday there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Santiago, it's 3:00 pm in Gaborone — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Santiago, it's 5:00 pm in Gaborone — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Santiago, it's 8:00 pm in Gaborone — evening there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Santiago, it's 10:00 pm in Gaborone — night there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Santiago, it's 2:00 am in Gaborone — late night there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Santiago uses the CLP ($) and Gaborone uses the BWP (P). Language shifts too — Spanish in Santiago, English in Gaborone. Be careful behind the wheel: Santiago drives on the right, Gaborone on the left.
- Country
- Chile
- Capital
- Santiago
- Currency
- Chilean peso (CLP · $)
- Language
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +56
- 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 Santiago and Gaborone?
Santiago is 5 hours ahead of Gaborone. Santiago runs on GMT-3 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 it's 10 am in Santiago, what time is it in Gaborone?
10:00 am in Santiago is 3:00 pm in Gaborone on the same day — afternoon there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Santiago, what time is it in Gaborone?
3:00 pm in Santiago is 8:00 pm in Gaborone on the same day — evening there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 3 hours 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 Santiago from Gaborone?
About 9,096 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 11h 12m, 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 Santiago and Gaborone use?
Santiago uses the Chilean peso (CLP, $); 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 Santiago from Gaborone?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +56, 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 Santiago and Gaborone?
Santiago primarily speaks Spanish; Gaborone speaks English, Tswana. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Santiago and Gaborone drive on the same side of the road?
No. Chile 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.