Current Date And Time In Bloemfontein, South Africa
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:04:51 SAST
State: Free State
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 556,637
District: Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Bloemfontein, a city in Free State, South Africa in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Bloemfontein — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Bloemfontein | |
| District / County | Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality | |
| State | Free State | |
| Country | South Africa | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 556,637 | |
| Area | 236.17 km² (91.19 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Free State | #1 of 83 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 | 1,396 | |
| In Feet | 4,580 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -29.12 | |
| Longitude | 26.21 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 29.121° S 26.214° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 29° 7' 16" S 26° 12' 50" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 29° 7.26' S 26° 12.84' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Maseru, Lesotho (125 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 | 🌅 05:51 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 2m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 9300 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Johannesburg | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1846-01-01 |
Bloemfontein is a city situated in Free State, South Africa, within Africa. It falls under Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Bloemfontein as a State / Province Capital. 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 Free State
The latitude and longitude of Bloemfontein pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,396 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Bloemfontein on the map
Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein 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. › Bloemfontein exchange rates
To ring a number in Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Bloemfontein ranks #1 of 83 cities in Free State. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Free State market. › Cities near Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein has a recorded population of approximately 556,637 people. That places it #1 of 83 cities with population data in Free State. Browse more cities in Free State for comparison.
Bloemfontein spans approximately 236.17 square kilometers (91.19 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Bloemfontein sits within Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, is part of Free State in South Africa. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Bloemfontein keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:49 AM and sets around 05:51 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Bloemfontein price in South African rand (ZAR), written with the symbol R. Check live rates on our Bloemfontein currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Bloemfontein lands you closest to Maseru, Lesotho, about 125 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Bloemfontein sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
