Current Date And Time In Eastern Cape, South Africa
Sunday, 12 July 2026
16:03:55 SAST
Capital: Bhisho
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Area: 168,966.00 km²
State Code: EC
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Eastern Cape, a state or region of South Africa in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Eastern Cape — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • State-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| State | ||
| Full Name | Eastern Cape | |
| Native Name | Eastern Cape | |
| State Capital | Bhisho | |
| State Code | EC | |
| Country | South Africa | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Area | ||
| Area in km2 | 168,966.00 | |
| Area in mi2 | 65,238.11 | |
| Area Rank in Country | Rank #2 | |
| Percentage of South Africa Area | 13.85% | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | South African Rand | |
| Code ISO-4217 | ZAR | |
| Symbol | R | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +27 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .za | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -32 | |
| Longitude | 27 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 32° S 27° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 32° 0' 0" S 27° 0' 0" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 32° 0' S 27° 0' E | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year |
Below is a list of the largest cities and urban centers in Eastern Cape, sorted by total population. Each city profile features dynamic geographical data, GPS coordinates and population metrics, providing location intelligence and regional intelligence data for logistics planning, route optimization and business market research within South Africa.
| City Name | Population | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gqeberha | 1,050,078 | 33.961° S | 25.615° E |
| East London | 478,676 | 33.015° S | 27.912° E |
| Kariega | 291,052 | 33.756° S | 25.401° E |
| Mdantsane | 205,504 | 32.933° S | 27.777° E |
| Mthatha | 164,848 | 31.589° S | 28.784° E |
| Bhisho | 137,287 | 32.847° S | 27.442° E |
| Queenstown | 118,599 | 31.898° S | 26.875° E |
| Qonce | 93,072 | 32.881° S | 27.394° E |
| Grahamstown | 91,548 | 33.304° S | 26.533° E |
| Graaff Reinet | 62,896 | 32.252° S | 24.531° E |
Eastern Cape is an administrative region of South Africa, located in Africa. It forms a key geographic and administrative unit within South Africa's national structure. Business professionals, travel planners, logistics teams and location analysts rely on data from Eastern Cape for market research, site selection, supply chain optimization and strategic decision-making. › Explore all states of South Africa
Precise GPS coordinates of Eastern Cape enable accurate mapping for logistics planning, delivery route optimization and supply chain management. The geographic position of Eastern Cape within South Africa plays a vital role in regional connectivity, transportation infrastructure and proximity analysis for businesses entering Africa markets. › View Eastern Cape on map
Understanding the local time zone of Eastern Cape is essential for scheduling international calls, coordinating cross-border operations and planning virtual business meetings. The UTC offset for this region directly affects trading hours, financial transactions and real-time communications with global teams operating across different time zones. › Compare country time zones
The official currency used in Eastern Cape is South African rand (ZAR). Accurate currency data is critical for financial planning, international trade, foreign exchange operations and travel expense budgeting. Businesses expanding into South Africa need this information for pricing strategies, payment processing and cross-border financial reporting. › Browse all country currencies
The international dialing code and phone prefix for Eastern Cape are essential for businesses setting up customer service lines, call centers and international communication networks. Telecommunications professionals rely on accurate dialing data for VoIP configuration, PBX systems and remote workforce management across South Africa. › View all country calling codes
Eastern Cape is one of the administrative divisions that shapes the geographic identity of South Africa in Africa. Professionals in location intelligence, regional planning and demographic analysis use state-level data to drive informed decisions — from elevation and GPS data to time zone alignment and internet domain details. › Nearby states | Cities in Eastern Cape
Eastern Cape covers an area of approximately 168,966.00 square kilometers (65,238.11 square miles). This is about 13.85% of South Africa's total area. For comparative analysis of country and region sizes, explore our geographic database.
The capital city of Eastern Cape is Bhisho. It serves as the administrative and political centre of the region within South Africa. The national capital of South Africa is Pretoria.
Eastern Cape follows the +02:00 timezone — the same as its parent country South Africa. Understanding timezone differences is crucial for international business operations and coordinating with partners across regions.
The currency used in Eastern Cape is the South African rand (ZAR), represented by the symbol R — the official currency of South Africa. For exchange rates and conversion tools, visit our international currency database.
