Current Date And Time In Garies, South Africa
Friday, 14 August 2026
21:38:53 SAST
State: Northern Cape
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
District: Namakwa District Municipality
Explore the interactive satellite map of Garies, a city in Northern 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 Garies — 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 Garies.
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) | 30.5622° S | 17.9891° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -30.5622 | 17.9891 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 30° 33' 44" S | 17° 59' 21" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 30° 33.7338' S | 17° 59.343' E |
| City | Garies |
| State | Northern Cape (IPhondo yaseMntla-Koloni) |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Namakwa District Municipality |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1845-01-01 |
| Elevation | 230 m / 755 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -30.5622, 17.9891 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Garies 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 Northern Cape.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springbok | Northern Cape | N | 100 km | 62 mi | ~1h 40m | 🗺 View |
| Nababeep | Northern Cape | N | 110 km | 68 mi | ~1h 50m | 🗺 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 Northern Cape, the home state of Garies, along with each city's aerial distance from Kimberley, Northern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberley | -28.7323° S | 24.7623° E | 1,224 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Upington | -28.4478° S | 21.2561° E | 808 m | 344 km | 🗺 View Map |
| De Aar | -30.6497° S | 24.0123° E | 1,247 m | 225 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Postmasburg | -28.3339° S | 23.0654° E | 1,305 m | 172 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pampierstad | -27.7832° S | 24.6877° E | 1,078 m | 106 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Warrenton | -28.114° S | 24.8475° E | 1,190 m | 69 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Colesberg | -30.72° S | 25.0972° E | 1,369 m | 223 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Barkly West | -28.5354° S | 24.5215° E | 1,104 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Prieska | -29.668° S | 22.7425° E | 942 m | 222 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Springbok | -29.6643° S | 17.8865° E | 925 m | 675 km | 🗺 View Map |
Oranjemund Airport IATA: OMD 266 km (165 mi) from Garies |
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The exact GPS location of Garies gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Northern 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 Northern 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 Garies are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Garies 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
Garies sits within Northern 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 Garies 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 Northern Cape. › Browse every city in Northern Cape
Coordinates for Garies 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 Garies are latitude -30.5622° and longitude 17.9891°. In directional format: 30.5622° S, 17.9891° E. These coordinates mark the center of Garies in Northern Cape and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Garies is a city in Northern Cape, South Africa, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Namakwa District Municipality. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Garies sits at: Latitude 30° 33' 44" S and Longitude 17° 59' 21" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Garies is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -30.5622, 17.9891 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Garies in Northern Cape. For broader context, explore the Northern Cape state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Garies is Oranjemund Airport (OMD), roughly 266 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Garies is approximately 685 km (426 mi) from Kimberley, the capital of Northern Cape, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Northern Cape.
Garies sits at an elevation of approximately 230 meters (755 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Northern Cape.
The closest cities to Garies include Springbok, Nababeep. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Garies, sunrise is at 07:21 AM and sunset is at 06:24 PM, giving a day length of 11h 3m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Garies's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Garies is approximately 3,402 km (2,114 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 1,724 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Garies — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Princeville, United States, roughly 961 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.
Garies is approximately 1,142 km (710 mi) NE of Pretoria, the national capital of South Africa, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
