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Rayton, Gauteng, South Africa – South Africa Flag

Current Date And Time In Rayton, South Africa

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:55:49 SAST
State: Gauteng
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 4,812
District: City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality

🌎 Rayton, Gauteng, South Africa – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Rayton, 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 Rayton — 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

Rayton, Gauteng Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameRayton
District / CountyCity of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
StateGauteng
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population4,812
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Gauteng#49 of 65 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 Meter1,486
In Feet4,876
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-25.74
Longitude28.53
Decimal Degrees (DD)25.739° S 28.533° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)25° 44' 21" S 28° 32' 0" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)25° 44.35' S 28° 32' E
Location Context
Distance to Gauteng Capital71 km Southwest of Johannesburg
Nearest City in Another CountryMmathubudukwane, Botswana (246 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🔥 06:35 AM
Sunset🌅 05:46 PM
Day Length11h 11m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code1001
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Johannesburg

Rayton – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Rayton, Gauteng

Rayton is a city situated in Gauteng, South Africa, within Africa. It falls under City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Rayton 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 Gauteng

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Rayton

The latitude and longitude of Rayton pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,486 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rayton on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Rayton

Rayton 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 Rayton

Payments and pricing in Rayton 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. › Rayton exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Rayton

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

📊 Rayton's Standing Within Gauteng

By recorded population, Rayton ranks #49 of 65 cities in Gauteng. It lies about 71 km Southwest of Johannesburg, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Gauteng market. › Cities near Rayton

📊 How This Rayton Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Rayton

👥 What is the population of Rayton?

Rayton has a recorded population of approximately 4,812 people. That places it #49 of 65 cities with population data in Gauteng. Browse more cities in Gauteng for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Rayton in?

Rayton sits within City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, is part of Gauteng in South Africa. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Rayton in?

Rayton keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:35 AM and sets around 05:46 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Rayton?

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

📍 How far is Rayton from the state capital?

Rayton is about 71 km Southwest of Johannesburg, the capital of Gauteng. See cities near Rayton for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Rayton lands you closest to Mmathubudukwane, Botswana, about 246 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rayton sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.