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Current Date And Time In Wepener, South Africa

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:41:58 SAST
State: Free State
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 11,446
District: Xhariep District Municipality

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Wepener, 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 Wepener — 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

Wepener, Free State Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameWepener
District / CountyXhariep District Municipality
StateFree State
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population11,446
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Free State#46 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 Meter1,429
In Feet4,689
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-29.73
Longitude27.04
Decimal Degrees (DD)29.729° S 27.038° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)29° 43' 43" S 27° 2' 17" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)29° 43.72' S 27° 2.28' E
Location Context
Distance to Free State Capital105 km Northwest of Bloemfontein
Nearest City in Another CountryMafeteng, Lesotho (22 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🌅 05:47 PM
Day Length11h 0m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code9944
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Johannesburg
Founded / Incorporated1875-01-01

Wepener – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Wepener, Free State

Wepener 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 Wepener 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 Wepener

The latitude and longitude of Wepener pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,429 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Wepener on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Wepener

Wepener 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 Wepener

Payments and pricing in Wepener 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. › Wepener exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Wepener

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

📊 Wepener's Standing Within Free State

By recorded population, Wepener ranks #46 of 83 cities in Free State. It lies about 105 km Northwest 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 Wepener

📊 How This Wepener Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Wepener 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 Wepener to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Free State market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Wepener. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Wepener

👥 What is the population of Wepener?

Wepener has a recorded population of approximately 11,446 people. That places it #46 of 83 cities with population data in Free State. Browse more cities in Free State for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Wepener in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Wepener in?

Wepener keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:46 AM and sets around 05:47 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Wepener?

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

📍 How far is Wepener from the state capital?

Wepener is about 105 km Northwest of Bloemfontein, the capital of Free State. See cities near Wepener for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Wepener lands you closest to Mafeteng, Lesotho, about 22 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Wepener sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.