Current Date And Time In Fort Beaufort, South Africa
Friday, 14 August 2026
07:08:03 SAST
State: Eastern Cape
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 58,419
District: Amathole District Municipality
Explore the interactive satellite map of Fort Beaufort, 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 Fort Beaufort — 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 Fort Beaufort.
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) | 32.7748° S | 26.6338° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -32.7748 | 26.6338 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 32° 46' 29" S | 26° 38' 2" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 32° 46.4862' S | 26° 38.0256' E |
| City | Fort Beaufort |
| State | Eastern Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Amathole District Municipality |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1822-01-01 |
| Population | 58,419 |
| Area (km²) | 46.19 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 17.83 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,264.75 /km² |
| Elevation | 444 m / 1,457 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -32.7748, 26.6338 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Fort Beaufort 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | Eastern Cape | E | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Msobomvu | Eastern Cape | E | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Balfour | Eastern Cape | N | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Seymour | Eastern Cape | NE | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Adelaide | Eastern Cape | W | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Middledrift | Eastern Cape | E | 33 km | 21 mi | ~33m | 🗺 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 Fort Beaufort, 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 |
| East London | -33.0153° S | 27.9116° E | 48 m | 48 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 |
King Phalo Airport IATA: ELS 115 km (71 mi) from Fort Beaufort |
The exact GPS location of Fort Beaufort 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 Fort Beaufort are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Fort Beaufort 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
Fort Beaufort 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 Fort Beaufort 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 Fort Beaufort 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 Fort Beaufort are latitude -32.7748° and longitude 26.6338°. In directional format: 32.7748° S, 26.6338° E. These coordinates mark the center of Fort Beaufort in Eastern Cape and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Fort Beaufort is a city in Eastern Cape, South Africa, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Amathole District Municipality. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Fort Beaufort sits at: Latitude 32° 46' 29" S and Longitude 26° 38' 2" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Fort Beaufort has a population of approximately 58,419 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Eastern Cape.
The interactive satellite map of Fort Beaufort is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -32.7748, 26.6338 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Fort Beaufort in Eastern Cape. For broader context, explore the Eastern Cape state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Fort Beaufort is King Phalo Airport (ELS), roughly 115 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Fort Beaufort is approximately 76 km (47 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.
Fort Beaufort sits at an elevation of approximately 444 meters (1,457 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 Fort Beaufort include Alice, Msobomvu, Balfour. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Fort Beaufort, sunrise is at 06:50 AM and sunset is at 05:45 PM, giving a day length of 10h 55m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Fort Beaufort's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Fort Beaufort is approximately 3,648 km (2,267 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 2,493 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Fort Beaufort — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Kahuku, United States, roughly 1,314 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.
Fort Beaufort is approximately 792 km (492 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.
