Current Date And Time In De Rust, South Africa
Thursday, 13 August 2026
01:44:53 SAST
State: Western Cape
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 4,272
District: Eden District Municipality
Explore the interactive satellite map of De Rust, a city in Western 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 De Rust — 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 De Rust.
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) | 33.4904° S | 22.5352° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -33.4904 | 22.5352 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 33° 29' 25" S | 22° 32' 7" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 33° 29.421' S | 22° 32.1138' E |
| City | De Rust |
| State | Western Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Eden District Municipality |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1900-01-01 |
| Population | 4,272 |
| Elevation | 475 m / 1,558 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -33.4904, 22.5352 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from De Rust 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 Western Cape.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dysselsdorp | Western Cape | SW | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Oudtshoorn | Western Cape | W | 33 km | 21 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| George | Western Cape | S | 53 km | 33 mi | ~53m | 🗺 View |
| Prince Albert | Western Cape | NW | 56 km | 35 mi | ~56m | 🗺 View |
| Wilderness | Western Cape | S | 56 km | 35 mi | ~56m | 🗺 View |
| Uniondale | Western Cape | E | 58 km | 36 mi | ~58m | 🗺 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 Western Cape, the home state of De Rust, along with each city's aerial distance from Cape Town, Western 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | -33.9258° S | 18.4232° E | 25 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Athlone | -33.9672° S | 18.5021° E | 15 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Paarl | -33.7338° S | 18.9752° E | 107 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Somerset West | -34.084° S | 18.8211° E | 13 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| George | -33.963° S | 22.4617° E | 232 m | 373 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Worcester | -33.6465° S | 19.4485° E | 234 m | 100 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Stellenbosch | -33.9346° S | 18.8668° E | 122 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Atlantis | -33.5667° S | 18.4834° E | 178 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mossel Bay | -34.1831° S | 22.1461° E | 43 m | 344 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oudtshoorn | -33.6005° S | 22.1996° E | 319 m | 351 km | 🗺 View Map |
George Airport IATA: GRJ 59 km (37 mi) from De Rust |
The exact GPS location of De Rust gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Western 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 Western 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 De Rust are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of De Rust 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
De Rust sits within Western 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 De Rust 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 Western Cape. › Browse every city in Western Cape
Coordinates for De Rust 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 De Rust are latitude -33.4904° and longitude 22.5352°. In directional format: 33.4904° S, 22.5352° E. These coordinates mark the center of De Rust in Western Cape and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
De Rust is a city in Western Cape, South Africa, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Eden District Municipality. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, De Rust sits at: Latitude 33° 29' 25" S and Longitude 22° 32' 7" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
De Rust has a population of approximately 4,272 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Western Cape.
The interactive satellite map of De Rust is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -33.4904, 22.5352 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate De Rust in Western Cape. For broader context, explore the Western Cape state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to De Rust is George Airport (GRJ), roughly 59 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
De Rust is approximately 383 km (238 mi) from Cape Town, the capital of Western Cape, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Western Cape.
De Rust sits at an elevation of approximately 475 meters (1,558 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Western Cape.
The closest cities to De Rust include Dysselsdorp, Oudtshoorn, George. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in De Rust, sunrise is at 07:08 AM and sunset is at 06:00 PM, giving a day length of 10h 51m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from De Rust's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
De Rust is approximately 3,728 km (2,317 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 2,092 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of De Rust — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Kilauea, United States, roughly 1,269 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.
De Rust is approximately 1,021 km (634 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.
