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Current Date And Time In Hilton, South Africa

Friday, 14 August 2026
20:11:54 SAST
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 1,787
District: uMgungundlovu District Municipality

🌎 Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Hilton, a city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Hilton — 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

Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameHilton
District / CountyuMgungundlovu District Municipality
StateKwaZulu-Natal
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population1,787
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in KwaZulu-Natal#114 of 131 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 Meter1,137
In Feet3,730
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-29.55
Longitude30.3
Decimal Degrees (DD)29.555° S 30.301° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)29° 33' 16" S 30° 18' 4" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)29° 33.27' S 30° 18.06' E
Location Context
Distance to KwaZulu-Natal Capital11 km Southeast of Pietermaritzburg
Nearest City in Another CountryMokhotlong, Lesotho (123 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🔥 06:31 AM
Sunset🌅 05:35 PM
Day Length11h 4m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code9750
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Johannesburg
Founded / Incorporated1857-01-01

Hilton – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal

Hilton is a city situated in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, within Africa. It falls under uMgungundlovu District Municipality, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Hilton 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 KwaZulu-Natal

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Hilton

The latitude and longitude of Hilton pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,137 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Hilton on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Hilton

Hilton 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 Hilton

Payments and pricing in Hilton 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. › Hilton exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Hilton

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

📊 Hilton's Standing Within KwaZulu-Natal

By recorded population, Hilton ranks #114 of 131 cities in KwaZulu-Natal. It lies about 11 km Southeast of Pietermaritzburg, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the KwaZulu-Natal market. › Cities near Hilton

📊 How This Hilton Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Hilton

👥 What is the population of Hilton?

Hilton has a recorded population of approximately 1,787 people. That places it #114 of 131 cities with population data in KwaZulu-Natal. Browse more cities in KwaZulu-Natal for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Hilton in?

Hilton sits within uMgungundlovu District Municipality, is part of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Hilton in?

Hilton keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:31 AM and sets around 05:35 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Hilton?

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

📍 How far is Hilton from the state capital?

Hilton is about 11 km Southeast of Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal. See cities near Hilton for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Hilton lands you closest to Mokhotlong, Lesotho, about 123 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Hilton sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.