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Current Date And Time In Kenton, South Africa

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
11:39:53 SAST
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 13,539
District: Sarah Baartman District Municipality

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kenton, 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 Kenton — 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

Kenton, Eastern Cape Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameKenton
District / CountySarah Baartman District Municipality
StateEastern Cape
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population13,539
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSection of Populated Place
Population Rank in Eastern Cape#38 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 Meter59
In Feet194
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-33.67
Longitude26.65
Decimal Degrees (DD)33.667° S 26.65° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)33° 40' 0" S 26° 38' 60" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)33° 40' S 26° 39' E
Location Context
Distance to Eastern Cape Capital117 km Northeast of Bhisho
Nearest City in Another CountryQuthing, Lesotho (376 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🔥 06:53 AM
Sunset🌅 05:43 PM
Day Length10h 49m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Johannesburg

Kenton – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Kenton, Eastern Cape

Kenton 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 Kenton as a Section of 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 Kenton

The latitude and longitude of Kenton pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 59 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kenton on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Kenton

Kenton 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 Kenton

Payments and pricing in Kenton 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. › Kenton exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Kenton

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

📊 Kenton's Standing Within Eastern Cape

By recorded population, Kenton ranks #38 of 133 cities in Eastern Cape. It lies about 117 km 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 Kenton

📊 How This Kenton Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Kenton

👥 What is the population of Kenton?

Kenton has a recorded population of approximately 13,539 people. That places it #38 of 133 cities with population data in Eastern Cape. Browse more cities in Eastern Cape for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Kenton in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Kenton in?

Kenton keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:53 AM and sets around 05:43 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Kenton?

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

📍 How far is Kenton from the state capital?

Kenton is about 117 km Northeast of Bhisho, the capital of Eastern Cape. See cities near Kenton for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Kenton lands you closest to Quthing, Lesotho, about 376 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kenton sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.