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Current Date And Time In Dimbaza, South Africa

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:52:56 SAST
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 26,099
District: Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Dimbaza, 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 Dimbaza — 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

Dimbaza, Eastern Cape Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameDimbaza
District / CountyBuffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
StateEastern Cape
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population26,099
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Eastern Cape#20 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 Meter577
In Feet1,893
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-32.83
Longitude27.22
Decimal Degrees (DD)32.835° S 27.217° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)32° 50' 5" S 27° 13' 3" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)32° 50.09' S 27° 13.05' E
Location Context
Distance to Eastern Cape Capital21 km East of Bhisho
Nearest City in Another CountryQuthing, Lesotho (275 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🔥 06:50 AM
Sunset🌅 05:42 PM
Day Length10h 51m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code5671
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Johannesburg

Dimbaza – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Dimbaza, Eastern Cape

Dimbaza is a city situated in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within Africa. It falls under Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Dimbaza as a Populated Place. 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 Dimbaza

The latitude and longitude of Dimbaza pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 577 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Dimbaza on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Dimbaza

Dimbaza 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 Dimbaza

Payments and pricing in Dimbaza 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. › Dimbaza exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Dimbaza

To ring a number in Dimbaza 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 Dimbaza and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Dimbaza's Standing Within Eastern Cape

By recorded population, Dimbaza ranks #20 of 133 cities in Eastern Cape. It lies about 21 km East 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 Dimbaza

📊 How This Dimbaza Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Dimbaza 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 Dimbaza to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Eastern Cape market.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Dimbaza

👥 What is the population of Dimbaza?

Dimbaza has a recorded population of approximately 26,099 people. That places it #20 of 133 cities with population data in Eastern Cape. Browse more cities in Eastern Cape for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Dimbaza in?

Dimbaza sits within Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, is part of Eastern Cape in South Africa. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Dimbaza in?

Dimbaza keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:50 AM and sets around 05:42 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Dimbaza?

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

📍 How far is Dimbaza from the state capital?

Dimbaza is about 21 km East of Bhisho, the capital of Eastern Cape. See cities near Dimbaza for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Dimbaza lands you closest to Quthing, Lesotho, about 275 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Dimbaza sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.