Current Date And Time In Rietvlei, South Africa
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Rietvlei, 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 Rietvlei — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Rietvlei | |
| State | Eastern Cape | |
| Country | South Africa | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 3,006 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Eastern Cape | #102 of 133 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | South African Rand | |
| Code ISO-4217 | ZAR | |
| Symbol | R | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +27 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .za | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 859 | |
| In Feet | 2,818 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -30.51 | |
| Longitude | 29.83 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 30.511° S 29.826° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 30° 30' 38" S 29° 49' 35" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 30° 30.63' S 29° 49.58' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Eastern Cape Capital | 344 km Southwest of Bhisho | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho (118 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 | 🔥 06:36 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:35 PM | |
| Day Length | 10h 58m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Johannesburg |
Rietvlei is a city situated in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Rietvlei 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
The latitude and longitude of Rietvlei pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 859 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rietvlei on the map
Rietvlei 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
Payments and pricing in Rietvlei 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. › Rietvlei exchange rates
To ring a number in Rietvlei 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 Rietvlei and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Rietvlei ranks #102 of 133 cities in Eastern Cape. It lies about 344 km Southwest 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 Rietvlei
Rietvlei has a recorded population of approximately 3,006 people. That places it #102 of 133 cities with population data in Eastern Cape. Browse more cities in Eastern Cape for comparison.
Rietvlei is part of Eastern Cape in South Africa. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Rietvlei keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:36 AM and sets around 05:35 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Rietvlei price in South African rand (ZAR), written with the symbol R. Check live rates on our Rietvlei currency page.
Rietvlei is about 344 km Southwest of Bhisho, the capital of Eastern Cape. See cities near Rietvlei for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Rietvlei lands you closest to Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho, about 118 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rietvlei sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
