Current Date And Time In Roodepoort, South Africa
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
11:41:22 SAST
State: Gauteng
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 326,416
District: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Roodepoort, 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 Roodepoort — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Roodepoort | |
| District / County | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality | |
| State | Gauteng | |
| Country | South Africa | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 326,416 | |
| Area | 161.50 km² (62.36 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Gauteng | #13 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 | 1,738 | |
| In Feet | 5,702 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -26.16 | |
| Longitude | 27.87 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 26.163° S 27.873° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 9' 45" S 27° 52' 21" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 9.75' S 27° 52.35' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Gauteng Capital | 18 km East-Southeast of Johannesburg | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Sikwane, Botswana (225 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 | 🔥 06:38 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:48 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 10m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 1725 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Johannesburg | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1884-01-01 |
Roodepoort is a city situated in Gauteng, South Africa, within Africa. It falls under City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Roodepoort 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
The latitude and longitude of Roodepoort pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,738 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Roodepoort on the map
Roodepoort 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 Roodepoort 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. › Roodepoort exchange rates
To ring a number in Roodepoort 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 Roodepoort and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Roodepoort ranks #13 of 65 cities in Gauteng. It lies about 18 km East-Southeast of Johannesburg, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Gauteng market. › Cities near Roodepoort
Roodepoort has a recorded population of approximately 326,416 people. That places it #13 of 65 cities with population data in Gauteng. Browse more cities in Gauteng for comparison.
Roodepoort spans approximately 161.50 square kilometers (62.36 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Roodepoort sits within City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, is part of Gauteng in South Africa. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Roodepoort keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:38 AM and sets around 05:48 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Roodepoort price in South African rand (ZAR), written with the symbol R. Check live rates on our Roodepoort currency page.
Roodepoort is about 18 km East-Southeast of Johannesburg, the capital of Gauteng. See cities near Roodepoort for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Roodepoort lands you closest to Sikwane, Botswana, about 225 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Roodepoort sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
