Current Date And Time In Marquard, South Africa
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:53:03 SAST
State: Free State
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 18,573
District: Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Marquard, 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 Marquard — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Marquard | |
| District / County | Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality | |
| State | Free State | |
| Country | South Africa | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 18,573 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Free State | #34 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 | 1,518 | |
| In Feet | 4,981 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -28.66 | |
| Longitude | 27.43 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 28.664° S 27.43° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 28° 39' 52" S 27° 25' 50" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 28° 39.87' S 27° 25.83' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Free State Capital | 129 km West-Southwest of Bloemfontein | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Peka, Lesotho (47 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 | 🔥 06:43 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:47 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 3m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 9610 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Johannesburg | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1905-01-01 |
Marquard is a city situated in Free State, South Africa, within Africa. It falls under Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Marquard 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 Free State
The latitude and longitude of Marquard pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,518 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Marquard on the map
Marquard 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 Marquard 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. › Marquard exchange rates
To ring a number in Marquard 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 Marquard and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Marquard ranks #34 of 83 cities in Free State. It lies about 129 km West-Southwest of Bloemfontein, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Free State market. › Cities near Marquard
Marquard has a recorded population of approximately 18,573 people. That places it #34 of 83 cities with population data in Free State. Browse more cities in Free State for comparison.
Marquard sits within Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality, is part of Free State in South Africa. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Marquard keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:43 AM and sets around 05:47 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Marquard price in South African rand (ZAR), written with the symbol R. Check live rates on our Marquard currency page.
Marquard is about 129 km West-Southwest of Bloemfontein, the capital of Free State. See cities near Marquard for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Marquard lands you closest to Peka, Lesotho, about 47 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Marquard sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
