Current Date And Time In Richards Bay, South Africa
Thursday, 13 August 2026
10:32:33 SAST
State: KwaZulu-Natal
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 252,968
District: uThungulu District Municipality
Explore the interactive satellite map of Richards Bay, a city in KwaZulu-Natal, 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 Richards Bay — 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 Richards Bay.
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) | 28.783° S | 32.0377° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -28.783 | 32.0377 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 28° 46' 59" S | 32° 2' 16" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 28° 46.9806' S | 32° 2.2608' E |
| City | Richards Bay |
| State | KwaZulu-Natal (IPhondo yaKwaZulu-Natala) |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | uThungulu District Municipality |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1879-01-01 |
| Population | 252,968 |
| Elevation | 9 m / 30 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -28.783, 32.0377 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Richards Bay 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 KwaZulu-Natal.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empangeni | KwaZulu-Natal | W | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Felixton | KwaZulu-Natal | W | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| eSikhaleni | KwaZulu-Natal | SW | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| KwaMbonambi | KwaZulu-Natal | N | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Mtunzini | KwaZulu-Natal | SW | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Emaqeleni | KwaZulu-Natal | SW | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 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 KwaZulu-Natal, the home state of Richards Bay, along with each city's aerial distance from Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durban | -29.8579° S | 31.0292° E | 21 m | 67 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pietermaritzburg | -29.6168° S | 30.3928° E | 636 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Newcastle | -27.758° S | 29.9318° E | 1,195 m | 212 km | 🗺 View Map |
| KwaDukuza | -29.3282° S | 31.2895° E | 111 m | 93 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vryheid | -27.7695° S | 30.7917° E | 1,170 m | 209 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pinetown | -29.8207° S | 30.8867° E | 323 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ladysmith | -28.5587° S | 29.779° E | 1,010 m | 132 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mpumalanga | -29.8129° S | 30.6365° E | 711 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ntuzuma | -29.739° S | 30.949° E | 205 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dundee | -28.1668° S | 30.2337° E | 1,260 m | 162 km | 🗺 View Map |
Richards Bay Airport IATA: RCB 7 km (4 mi) from Richards Bay |
The exact GPS location of Richards Bay gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside KwaZulu-Natal. 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 KwaZulu-Natal 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 Richards Bay are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Richards Bay 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
Richards Bay sits within KwaZulu-Natal, 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 Richards Bay 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 KwaZulu-Natal. › Browse every city in KwaZulu-Natal
Coordinates for Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay are latitude -28.783° and longitude 32.0377°. In directional format: 28.783° S, 32.0377° E. These coordinates mark the center of Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Richards Bay is a city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, on the continent of Africa. It falls within uThungulu District Municipality. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Richards Bay sits at: Latitude 28° 46' 59" S and Longitude 32° 2' 16" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Richards Bay has a population of approximately 252,968 people. This is roughly 2.126% of KwaZulu-Natal's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in KwaZulu-Natal.
The interactive satellite map of Richards Bay is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -28.783, 32.0377 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal. For broader context, explore the KwaZulu-Natal state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Richards Bay is Richards Bay Airport (RCB), roughly 7 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Richards Bay is approximately 185 km (115 mi) from Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in KwaZulu-Natal.
Richards Bay sits at an elevation of approximately 9 meters (30 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for KwaZulu-Natal.
The closest cities to Richards Bay include Empangeni, Felixton, eSikhaleni. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Richards Bay, sunrise is at 06:24 AM and sunset is at 05:29 PM, giving a day length of 11h 4m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Richards Bay's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Richards Bay is approximately 3,204 km (1,991 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,126 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Richards Bay — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hana, United States, roughly 1,205 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.
Richards Bay is approximately 495 km (307 mi) NW of Pretoria, the national capital of South Africa, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
