Current Date And Time In Thaba Nchu, South Africa
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:04:42 SAST
State: Free State
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 72,721
District: Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Thaba Nchu, 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 Thaba Nchu — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Thaba Nchu | |
| District / County | Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality | |
| State | Free State | |
| Country | South Africa | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 72,721 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Free State | #11 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 | 1,531 | |
| In Feet | 5,023 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -29.21 | |
| Longitude | 26.84 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 29.209° S 26.839° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 29° 12' 34" S 26° 50' 20" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 29° 12.56' S 26° 50.34' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Free State Capital | 61 km West of Bloemfontein | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Maseru, Lesotho (64 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 | 🔥 06:46 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:48 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 2m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 9780 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Johannesburg | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1892-01-01 |
Thaba Nchu 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 Thaba Nchu 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 Thaba Nchu pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,531 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Thaba Nchu on the map
Thaba Nchu 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 Thaba Nchu 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. › Thaba Nchu exchange rates
To ring a number in Thaba Nchu 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 Thaba Nchu and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Thaba Nchu ranks #11 of 83 cities in Free State. It lies about 61 km West 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 Thaba Nchu
Thaba Nchu has a recorded population of approximately 72,721 people. That places it #11 of 83 cities with population data in Free State. Browse more cities in Free State for comparison.
Thaba Nchu sits within Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, is part of Free State in South Africa. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Thaba Nchu keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:46 AM and sets around 05:48 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Thaba Nchu price in South African rand (ZAR), written with the symbol R. Check live rates on our Thaba Nchu currency page.
Thaba Nchu is about 61 km West of Bloemfontein, the capital of Free State. See cities near Thaba Nchu for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Thaba Nchu lands you closest to Maseru, Lesotho, about 64 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Thaba Nchu sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
