Geographic position of Selebi-Phikwe
Selebi-Phikwe is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 21.9790° S, 27.8430° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,447 km (1,520 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 12,465 km (7,745 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 7,572 km (4,705 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,874 km (1,786 mi) east
Selebi-Phikwe lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Selebi-Phikwe
With a population of 42,488, Selebi-Phikwe ranks as the 12th most populous city in Botswana, out of 25 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Selebi-Phikwe
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW / FBPM) is a major international airport located about 99 km (62 mi) from Selebi-Phikwe.
Current local time at the airport is 19:25:01.
Daylight saving time in Selebi-Phikwe
Selebi-Phikwe uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Gaborone. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CAT.
Selebi-Phikwe does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Selebi-Phikwe
Business hours in Selebi-Phikwe (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Selebi-Phikwe in?
Selebi-Phikwe follows the Africa/Gaborone time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Selebi-Phikwe at UTC+2.
What time is it in Selebi-Phikwe right now?
The current local time in Selebi-Phikwe is 19:25:01 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Selebi-Phikwe observe daylight saving time?
No. Selebi-Phikwe is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Selebi-Phikwe?
Selebi-Phikwe is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Selebi-Phikwe?
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW) is the nearest airport to Selebi-Phikwe, located about 99 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:25:01.
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