Current Date And Time In Fort Beaufort, South Africa
Friday, 14 August 2026
10:02:54 SAST
State: Eastern Cape
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 58,419
District: Amathole District Municipality
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Fort Beaufort, 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 Fort Beaufort — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Fort Beaufort | |
| District / County | Amathole District Municipality | |
| State | Eastern Cape | |
| Country | South Africa | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 58,419 | |
| Area | 46.19 km² (17.83 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Sub-District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Eastern Cape | #11 of 133 cities with population data | |
| 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 | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 444 | |
| In Feet | 1,457 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -32.77 | |
| Longitude | 26.63 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 32.775° S 26.634° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 32° 46' 29" S 26° 38' 2" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 32° 46.49' S 26° 38.03' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Eastern Cape Capital | 76 km East of Bhisho | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Quthing, Lesotho (283 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 | 🌅 05:45 PM | |
| Day Length | 10h 55m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 5720 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Johannesburg | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1822-01-01 |
Fort Beaufort is a city situated in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within Africa. It falls under Amathole District Municipality, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Fort Beaufort 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
The latitude and longitude of Fort Beaufort pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 444 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Fort Beaufort on the map
Fort Beaufort 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
Payments and pricing in Fort Beaufort 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. › Fort Beaufort exchange rates
To ring a number in Fort Beaufort 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 Fort Beaufort and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Fort Beaufort ranks #11 of 133 cities in Eastern Cape. It lies about 76 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 Fort Beaufort
Fort Beaufort has a recorded population of approximately 58,419 people. That places it #11 of 133 cities with population data in Eastern Cape. Browse more cities in Eastern Cape for comparison.
Fort Beaufort spans approximately 46.19 square kilometers (17.83 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Fort Beaufort sits within Amathole District Municipality, is part of Eastern Cape in South Africa. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.
Fort Beaufort keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:50 AM and sets around 05:45 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Fort Beaufort price in South African rand (ZAR), written with the symbol R. Check live rates on our Fort Beaufort currency page.
Fort Beaufort is about 76 km East of Bhisho, the capital of Eastern Cape. See cities near Fort Beaufort for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Fort Beaufort lands you closest to Quthing, Lesotho, about 283 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Fort Beaufort sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
