Current Date And Time In Parys, South Africa
Thursday, 13 August 2026
19:04:13 SAST
State: Free State
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 71,319
District: Fezile Dabi District Municipality
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Parys, 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 Parys — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Parys | |
| District / County | Fezile Dabi District Municipality | |
| State | Free State | |
| Country | South Africa | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 71,319 | |
| Area | 32.90 km² (12.70 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Sub-District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Free State | #13 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 | 1,398 | |
| In Feet | 4,587 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -26.9 | |
| Longitude | 27.46 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 26.903° S 27.457° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 54' 12" S 27° 27' 26" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 54.2' S 27° 27.44' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Free State Capital | 275 km South-Southwest of Bloemfontein | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Butha-Buthe, Lesotho (221 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 | 🔥 06:40 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:49 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 9m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 9585 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Johannesburg | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1882-01-01 |
Parys is a city situated in Free State, South Africa, within Africa. It falls under Fezile Dabi District Municipality, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Parys 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 Free State
The latitude and longitude of Parys pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,398 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Parys on the map
Parys 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 Parys 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. › Parys exchange rates
To ring a number in Parys 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 Parys and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Parys ranks #13 of 83 cities in Free State. It lies about 275 km South-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 Parys
Parys has a recorded population of approximately 71,319 people. That places it #13 of 83 cities with population data in Free State. Browse more cities in Free State for comparison.
Parys spans approximately 32.90 square kilometers (12.70 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Parys sits within Fezile Dabi District Municipality, is part of Free State in South Africa. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.
Parys keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:40 AM and sets around 05:49 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Parys price in South African rand (ZAR), written with the symbol R. Check live rates on our Parys currency page.
Parys is about 275 km South-Southwest of Bloemfontein, the capital of Free State. See cities near Parys for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Parys lands you closest to Butha-Buthe, Lesotho, about 221 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Parys sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
