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Current Date And Time In Burgersdorp, South Africa

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:53:27 SAST
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 19,159
District: Joe Gqabi District Municipality

🌎 Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape, South Africa – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Burgersdorp, a city in Eastern Cape, South Africa in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Burgersdorp — 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 • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameBurgersdorp
District / CountyJoe Gqabi District Municipality
StateEastern Cape
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population19,159
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSub-District Headquarters
Population Rank in Eastern Cape#26 of 133 cities with population data
Currency
NameSouth African Rand
Code ISO-4217ZAR
SymbolR
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+27
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.za
Elevation
In Meter1,405
In Feet4,610
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-31
Longitude26.33
Decimal Degrees (DD)30.998° S 26.329° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)30° 59' 52" S 26° 19' 43" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)30° 59.86' S 26° 19.72' E
Location Context
Distance to Eastern Cape Capital231 km South-Southeast of Bhisho
Nearest City in Another CountryMohale's Hoek, Lesotho (145 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+02:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:51 AM
Sunset🌅 05:48 PM
Day Length10h 57m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code2740
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Johannesburg
Founded / Incorporated1846-01-01

Burgersdorp – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape

Burgersdorp is a city situated in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within Africa. It falls under Joe Gqabi District Municipality, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Burgersdorp as a Sub-District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Eastern Cape

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Burgersdorp

The latitude and longitude of Burgersdorp pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,405 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Burgersdorp on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Burgersdorp

Burgersdorp runs on UTC +02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Burgersdorp

Payments and pricing in Burgersdorp run on South African Rand (ZAR), shown with the symbol R. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Burgersdorp exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Burgersdorp

To ring a number in Burgersdorp from outside South Africa, dial +27 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Burgersdorp and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Burgersdorp's Standing Within Eastern Cape

By recorded population, Burgersdorp ranks #26 of 133 cities in Eastern Cape. It lies about 231 km South-Southeast of Bhisho, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Eastern Cape market. › Cities near Burgersdorp

📊 How This Burgersdorp Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Burgersdorp into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Burgersdorp to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Eastern Cape market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Burgersdorp. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Burgersdorp

👥 What is the population of Burgersdorp?

Burgersdorp has a recorded population of approximately 19,159 people. That places it #26 of 133 cities with population data in Eastern Cape. Browse more cities in Eastern Cape for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Burgersdorp in?

Burgersdorp sits within Joe Gqabi District Municipality, is part of Eastern Cape in South Africa. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Burgersdorp in?

Burgersdorp keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:51 AM and sets around 05:48 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Burgersdorp?

Businesses and shops in Burgersdorp price in South African rand (ZAR), written with the symbol R. Check live rates on our Burgersdorp currency page.

📍 How far is Burgersdorp from the state capital?

Burgersdorp is about 231 km South-Southeast of Bhisho, the capital of Eastern Cape. See cities near Burgersdorp for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Burgersdorp lands you closest to Mohale's Hoek, Lesotho, about 145 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Burgersdorp sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.