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Current Date And Time In Ilinge, South Africa

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
21:53:30 SAST
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 12,806
District: Chris Hani District Municipality

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ilinge, 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 Ilinge — 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

Ilinge, Eastern Cape Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameIlinge
District / CountyChris Hani District Municipality
StateEastern Cape
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population12,806
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Eastern Cape#41 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 Meter1,107
In Feet3,632
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-31.98
Longitude27.04
Decimal Degrees (DD)31.977° S 27.043° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)31° 58' 36" S 27° 2' 34" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)31° 58.61' S 27° 2.56' E
Location Context
Distance to Eastern Cape Capital104 km South-Southeast of Bhisho
Nearest City in Another CountryQuthing, Lesotho (186 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🔥 06:49 AM
Sunset🌅 05:44 PM
Day Length10h 54m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Johannesburg

Ilinge – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Ilinge, Eastern Cape

Ilinge 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 Ilinge 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 Ilinge

The latitude and longitude of Ilinge pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,107 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ilinge on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Ilinge

Ilinge 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 Ilinge

Payments and pricing in Ilinge 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. › Ilinge exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Ilinge

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

📊 Ilinge's Standing Within Eastern Cape

By recorded population, Ilinge ranks #41 of 133 cities in Eastern Cape. It lies about 104 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 Ilinge

📊 How This Ilinge Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Ilinge

👥 What is the population of Ilinge?

Ilinge has a recorded population of approximately 12,806 people. That places it #41 of 133 cities with population data in Eastern Cape. Browse more cities in Eastern Cape for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Ilinge in?

Ilinge 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 Ilinge in?

Ilinge keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:49 AM and sets around 05:44 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Ilinge?

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

📍 How far is Ilinge from the state capital?

Ilinge is about 104 km South-Southeast of Bhisho, the capital of Eastern Cape. See cities near Ilinge for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Ilinge lands you closest to Quthing, Lesotho, about 186 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ilinge sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.