Current Date And Time In Tarkastad, South Africa
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:51:46 SAST
State: Eastern Cape
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 7,260
District: Chris Hani District Municipality
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Tarkastad, 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 Tarkastad — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Tarkastad | |
| District / County | Chris Hani District Municipality | |
| State | Eastern Cape | |
| Country | South Africa | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 7,260 | |
| Area | 83.50 km² (32.24 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Sub-District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Eastern Cape | #69 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 | 1,300 | |
| In Feet | 4,265 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -32.01 | |
| Longitude | 26.26 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 32.009° S 26.259° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 32° 0' 32" S 26° 15' 34" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 32° 0.54' S 26° 15.56' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Eastern Cape Capital | 145 km Southeast of Bhisho | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Quthing, Lesotho (225 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 | 🔥 06:52 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:47 PM | |
| Day Length | 10h 54m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 5370 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Johannesburg | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1862-01-01 |
Tarkastad 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 Tarkastad as a Sub-District Headquarters. 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 Tarkastad pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,300 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Tarkastad on the map
Tarkastad 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 Tarkastad 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. › Tarkastad exchange rates
To ring a number in Tarkastad 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 Tarkastad and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Tarkastad ranks #69 of 133 cities in Eastern Cape. It lies about 145 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 Tarkastad
Tarkastad has a recorded population of approximately 7,260 people. That places it #69 of 133 cities with population data in Eastern Cape. Browse more cities in Eastern Cape for comparison.
Tarkastad spans approximately 83.50 square kilometers (32.24 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Tarkastad sits within Chris Hani District Municipality, is part of Eastern Cape in South Africa. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.
Tarkastad keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:52 AM and sets around 05:47 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Tarkastad price in South African rand (ZAR), written with the symbol R. Check live rates on our Tarkastad currency page.
Tarkastad is about 145 km Southeast of Bhisho, the capital of Eastern Cape. See cities near Tarkastad for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Tarkastad lands you closest to Quthing, Lesotho, about 225 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Tarkastad sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
