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Current Date And Time In Hofmeyr, South Africa

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:53:32 SAST
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 4,410
District: Chris Hani District Municipality

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Hofmeyr, 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 Hofmeyr — 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

Hofmeyr, Eastern Cape Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameHofmeyr
District / CountyChris Hani District Municipality
StateEastern Cape
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population4,410
Area16.90 km² (6.53 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Eastern Cape#90 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 Meter1,263
In Feet4,144
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-31.65
Longitude25.8
Decimal Degrees (DD)31.653° S 25.804° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)31° 39' 13" S 25° 48' 13" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)31° 39.21' S 25° 48.22' E
Location Context
Distance to Eastern Cape Capital203 km Southeast of Bhisho
Nearest City in Another CountryQuthing, Lesotho (228 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🔥 06:54 AM
Sunset🌅 05:49 PM
Day Length10h 55m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code5930
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Johannesburg
Founded / Incorporated1873-01-01

Hofmeyr – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Hofmeyr, Eastern Cape

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

The latitude and longitude of Hofmeyr pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,263 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Hofmeyr on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Hofmeyr

Hofmeyr 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 Hofmeyr

Payments and pricing in Hofmeyr 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. › Hofmeyr exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Hofmeyr

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

📊 Hofmeyr's Standing Within Eastern Cape

By recorded population, Hofmeyr ranks #90 of 133 cities in Eastern Cape. It lies about 203 km 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 Hofmeyr

📊 How This Hofmeyr Data Helps You

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

👥 What is the population of Hofmeyr?

Hofmeyr has a recorded population of approximately 4,410 people. That places it #90 of 133 cities with population data in Eastern Cape. Browse more cities in Eastern Cape for comparison.

📐 How large is Hofmeyr in square kilometers?

Hofmeyr spans approximately 16.90 square kilometers (6.53 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Hofmeyr in?

Hofmeyr sits within Chris Hani District Municipality, is part of Eastern Cape in South Africa. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Hofmeyr in?

Hofmeyr keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:54 AM and sets around 05:49 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Hofmeyr?

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

📍 How far is Hofmeyr from the state capital?

Hofmeyr is about 203 km Southeast of Bhisho, the capital of Eastern Cape. See cities near Hofmeyr for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Hofmeyr lands you closest to Quthing, Lesotho, about 228 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Hofmeyr sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.