
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ladysmith, 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 Ladysmith — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ladysmith | |
| District / County | uThukela District Municipality | |
| State | KwaZulu-Natal | |
| Country | South Africa | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 143,446 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in KwaZulu-Natal | #8 of 131 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 | 1,010 | |
| In Feet | 3,314 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -28.56 | |
| Longitude | 29.78 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 28.559° S 29.779° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 28° 33' 31" S 29° 46' 44" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 28° 33.52' S 29° 46.74' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to KwaZulu-Natal Capital | 132 km South-Southeast of Pietermaritzburg | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mokhotlong, Lesotho (107 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 | 🔥 06:32 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:38 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 6m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Johannesburg |
Ladysmith is a city situated in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, within Africa. It falls under uThukela District Municipality, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ladysmith 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 KwaZulu-Natal
The latitude and longitude of Ladysmith pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,010 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ladysmith on the map
Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith 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. › Ladysmith exchange rates
To ring a number in Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ladysmith ranks #8 of 131 cities in KwaZulu-Natal. It lies about 132 km South-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 Ladysmith
Ladysmith has a recorded population of approximately 143,446 people. That places it #8 of 131 cities with population data in KwaZulu-Natal. Browse more cities in KwaZulu-Natal for comparison.
Ladysmith sits within uThukela District Municipality, is part of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Ladysmith keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:32 AM and sets around 05:38 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ladysmith price in South African rand (ZAR), written with the symbol R. Check live rates on our Ladysmith currency page.
Ladysmith is about 132 km South-Southeast of Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal. See cities near Ladysmith for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ladysmith lands you closest to Mokhotlong, Lesotho, about 107 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ladysmith sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.