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Current Date And Time In Petrusburg, South Africa

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:29:02 SAST
State: Free State
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 10,106
District: Xhariep District Municipality

🌎 Petrusburg, Free State, South Africa – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Petrusburg, 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 Petrusburg — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Petrusburg, Free State Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NamePetrusburg
District / CountyXhariep District Municipality
StateFree State
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population10,106
Area19.00 km² (7.34 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Free State#52 of 83 cities with population data
Currency
NameSouth African Rand
Code ISO-4217ZAR
SymbolR
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+27
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.za
Elevation
In Meter1,253
In Feet4,111
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-29.12
Longitude25.41
Decimal Degrees (DD)29.116° S 25.414° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)29° 6' 57" S 25° 24' 52" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)29° 6.96' S 25° 24.86' E
Location Context
Distance to Free State Capital78 km East of Bloemfontein
Nearest City in Another CountryMafeteng, Lesotho (193 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🌅 05:54 PM
Day Length11h 2m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code9932
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Johannesburg
Founded / Incorporated1891-01-01

Petrusburg – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Petrusburg, Free State

Petrusburg is a city situated in Free State, South Africa, within Africa. It falls under Xhariep District Municipality, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Petrusburg 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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Petrusburg

The latitude and longitude of Petrusburg pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,253 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Petrusburg on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Petrusburg

Petrusburg 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

💰 Currency Used in Petrusburg

Payments and pricing in Petrusburg 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. › Petrusburg exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Petrusburg

To ring a number in Petrusburg 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 Petrusburg and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Petrusburg's Standing Within Free State

By recorded population, Petrusburg ranks #52 of 83 cities in Free State. It lies about 78 km East 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 Petrusburg

📊 How This Petrusburg Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Petrusburg into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Petrusburg to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Free State market.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Petrusburg

👥 What is the population of Petrusburg?

Petrusburg has a recorded population of approximately 10,106 people. That places it #52 of 83 cities with population data in Free State. Browse more cities in Free State for comparison.

📐 How large is Petrusburg in square kilometers?

Petrusburg spans approximately 19.00 square kilometers (7.34 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Petrusburg in?

Petrusburg sits within Xhariep District Municipality, is part of Free State in South Africa. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Petrusburg in?

Petrusburg keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:52 AM and sets around 05:54 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Petrusburg?

Businesses and shops in Petrusburg price in South African rand (ZAR), written with the symbol R. Check live rates on our Petrusburg currency page.

📍 How far is Petrusburg from the state capital?

Petrusburg is about 78 km East of Bloemfontein, the capital of Free State. See cities near Petrusburg for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Petrusburg lands you closest to Mafeteng, Lesotho, about 193 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Petrusburg sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.