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Current Date And Time In Hankey, South Africa

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:49:49 SAST
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 14,091
District: Sarah Baartman District Municipality

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Hankey, 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 Hankey — 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

Hankey, Eastern Cape Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameHankey
District / CountySarah Baartman District Municipality
StateEastern Cape
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population14,091
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Eastern Cape#36 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 Meter41
In Feet135
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-33.83
Longitude24.88
Decimal Degrees (DD)33.833° S 24.884° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)33° 49' 59" S 24° 53' 1" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)33° 49.98' S 24° 53.02' E
Location Context
Distance to Eastern Cape Capital262 km East-Northeast of Bhisho
Nearest City in Another CountryQuthing, Lesotho (465 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🔥 07:01 AM
Sunset🌅 05:50 PM
Day Length10h 48m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code6350
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Johannesburg

Hankey – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Hankey, Eastern Cape

Hankey is a city situated in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within Africa. It falls under Sarah Baartman District Municipality, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Hankey 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 Hankey

The latitude and longitude of Hankey pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 41 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Hankey on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Hankey

Hankey 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 Hankey

Payments and pricing in Hankey 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. › Hankey exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Hankey

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

📊 Hankey's Standing Within Eastern Cape

By recorded population, Hankey ranks #36 of 133 cities in Eastern Cape. It lies about 262 km East-Northeast 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 Hankey

📊 How This Hankey Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Hankey 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 Hankey 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 Hankey. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Hankey

👥 What is the population of Hankey?

Hankey has a recorded population of approximately 14,091 people. That places it #36 of 133 cities with population data in Eastern Cape. Browse more cities in Eastern Cape for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Hankey in?

Hankey sits within Sarah Baartman District Municipality, is part of Eastern Cape in South Africa. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Hankey in?

Hankey keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 07:01 AM and sets around 05:50 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Hankey?

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

📍 How far is Hankey from the state capital?

Hankey is about 262 km East-Northeast of Bhisho, the capital of Eastern Cape. See cities near Hankey for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Hankey lands you closest to Quthing, Lesotho, about 465 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Hankey sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.