Current Date And Time In East London, South Africa
Friday, 14 August 2026
15:22:17 SAST
State: Eastern Cape
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 478,676
District: Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
Explore the interactive satellite map of East London, a city in Eastern Cape, South Africa, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for East London — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of East London.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for South Africa operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 33.0153° S | 27.9116° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -33.0153 | 27.9116 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 33° 0' 55" S | 27° 54' 42" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 33° 0.9174' S | 27° 54.6972' E |
| City | East London |
| State | Eastern Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1872-01-01 |
| Population | 478,676 |
| Area (km²) | 156.70 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 60.50 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 3,054.73 /km² |
| Elevation | 48 m / 157 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -33.0153, 27.9116 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from East London to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Eastern Cape.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ducats | Eastern Cape | N | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Gonubie | Eastern Cape | NE | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Mdantsane | Eastern Cape | NW | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Cintsa Mouth West | Eastern Cape | NE | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Ntabozuko | Eastern Cape | NW | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Ilitha | Eastern Cape | W | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Eastern Cape, the home state of East London, along with each city's aerial distance from Bhisho, Eastern Cape's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gqeberha | -33.9611° S | 25.6149° E | 61 m | 210 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kariega | -33.7556° S | 25.4007° E | 122 m | 215 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mdantsane | -32.9332° S | 27.7766° E | 278 m | 33 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mthatha | -31.5889° S | 28.7844° E | 694 m | 188 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bhisho | -32.8472° S | 27.4422° E | 535 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Queenstown | -31.8976° S | 26.8753° E | 1,081 m | 118 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Qonce | -32.8808° S | 27.3938° E | 395 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Grahamstown | -33.3042° S | 26.5328° E | 551 m | 99 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Graaff Reinet | -32.2522° S | 24.5308° E | 756 m | 281 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fort Beaufort | -32.7748° S | 26.6338° E | 444 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
King Phalo Airport IATA: ELS 8 km (5 mi) from East London |
The exact GPS location of East London gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Eastern Cape. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Eastern Cape state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for East London are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of East London lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full South Africa map
East London sits within Eastern Cape, South Africa, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of East London for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Eastern Cape. › Browse every city in Eastern Cape
Coordinates for East London in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in South Africa. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of East London are latitude -33.0153° and longitude 27.9116°. In directional format: 33.0153° S, 27.9116° E. These coordinates mark the center of East London in Eastern Cape and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
East London is a city in Eastern Cape, South Africa, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, East London sits at: Latitude 33° 0' 55" S and Longitude 27° 54' 42" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
East London has a population of approximately 478,676 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Eastern Cape.
The interactive satellite map of East London is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -33.0153, 27.9116 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate East London in Eastern Cape. For broader context, explore the Eastern Cape state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to East London is King Phalo Airport (ELS), roughly 8 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
East London is approximately 48 km (30 mi) from Bhisho, the capital of Eastern Cape, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Eastern Cape.
East London sits at an elevation of approximately 48 meters (157 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Eastern Cape.
The closest cities to East London include Ducats, Gonubie, Mdantsane. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in East London, sunrise is at 06:45 AM and sunset is at 05:40 PM, giving a day length of 10h 54m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from East London's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
East London is approximately 3,675 km (2,284 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 2,605 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of East London — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Kahuku, United States, roughly 1,386 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
East London is approximately 803 km (499 mi) N of Pretoria, the national capital of South Africa, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
