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Current Date And Time In Ilitha, South Africa

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:21:01 SAST
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 9,757
District: Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ilitha, 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 Ilitha — 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

Ilitha, Eastern Cape Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameIlitha
District / CountyBuffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
StateEastern Cape
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population9,757
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Eastern Cape#53 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 Meter436
In Feet1,431
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-32.89
Longitude27.53
Decimal Degrees (DD)32.892° S 27.531° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)32° 53' 33" S 27° 31' 50" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)32° 53.55' S 27° 31.83' E
Location Context
Distance to Eastern Cape Capital10 km West-Northwest of Bhisho
Nearest City in Another CountryQuthing, Lesotho (278 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🌅 05:40 PM
Day Length10h 51m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Johannesburg

Ilitha – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Ilitha, Eastern Cape

Ilitha 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 Ilitha 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 Ilitha

The latitude and longitude of Ilitha pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 436 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ilitha on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Ilitha

Ilitha 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 Ilitha

Payments and pricing in Ilitha 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. › Ilitha exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Ilitha

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

📊 Ilitha's Standing Within Eastern Cape

By recorded population, Ilitha ranks #53 of 133 cities in Eastern Cape. It lies about 10 km West-Northwest 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 Ilitha

📊 How This Ilitha Data Helps You

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

👥 What is the population of Ilitha?

Ilitha has a recorded population of approximately 9,757 people. That places it #53 of 133 cities with population data in Eastern Cape. Browse more cities in Eastern Cape for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Ilitha in?

Ilitha 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 Ilitha in?

Ilitha keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:49 AM and sets around 05:40 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Ilitha?

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

📍 How far is Ilitha from the state capital?

Ilitha is about 10 km West-Northwest of Bhisho, the capital of Eastern Cape. See cities near Ilitha for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Ilitha lands you closest to Quthing, Lesotho, about 278 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ilitha sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.