
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Germiston, a city in Gauteng, South Africa in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Germiston — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Germiston | |
| District / County | Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality | |
| State | Gauteng | |
| Country | South Africa | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 255,863 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Gauteng | #15 of 65 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 | 1,649 | |
| In Feet | 5,410 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -26.23 | |
| Longitude | 28.18 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 26.235° S 28.177° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 14' 5" S 28° 10' 36" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 14.09' S 28° 10.6' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Gauteng Capital | 14 km West-Northwest of Johannesburg | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Sikwane, Botswana (252 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 | 🔥 06:36 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:47 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 11m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 1401 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Johannesburg | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1886-01-01 |
Germiston is a city situated in Gauteng, South Africa, within Africa. It falls under Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Germiston as a 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 Gauteng
The latitude and longitude of Germiston pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,649 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Germiston on the map
Germiston 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 Germiston 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. › Germiston exchange rates
To ring a number in Germiston 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 Germiston and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Germiston ranks #15 of 65 cities in Gauteng. It lies about 14 km West-Northwest of Johannesburg, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Gauteng market. › Cities near Germiston
Germiston has a recorded population of approximately 255,863 people. That places it #15 of 65 cities with population data in Gauteng. Browse more cities in Gauteng for comparison.
Germiston sits within Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, is part of Gauteng in South Africa. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Germiston keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:36 AM and sets around 05:47 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Germiston price in South African rand (ZAR), written with the symbol R. Check live rates on our Germiston currency page.
Germiston is about 14 km West-Northwest of Johannesburg, the capital of Gauteng. See cities near Germiston for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Germiston lands you closest to Sikwane, Botswana, about 252 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Germiston sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.