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Current Date And Time In Ladysmith, South Africa

Friday, 14 August 2026
17:57:39 SAST
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 143,446
District: uThukela District Municipality

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


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.

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

Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameLadysmith
District / CountyuThukela District Municipality
StateKwaZulu-Natal
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population143,446
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in KwaZulu-Natal#8 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 Meter1,010
In Feet3,314
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-28.56
Longitude29.78
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 Capital132 km South-Southeast of Pietermaritzburg
Nearest City in Another CountryMokhotlong, 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 Length11h 6m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Johannesburg

Ladysmith – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Ladysmith

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

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Ladysmith

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

💰 Currency Used in Ladysmith

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

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Ladysmith

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

📊 Ladysmith's Standing Within KwaZulu-Natal

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

📊 How This Ladysmith Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Ladysmith

👥 What is the population of 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.

🏛 Which state and district is Ladysmith in?

Ladysmith sits within uThukela District Municipality, is part of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Ladysmith in?

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.

💰 What currency is used in Ladysmith?

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

📍 How far is Ladysmith from the state capital?

Ladysmith is about 132 km South-Southeast of Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal. See cities near Ladysmith for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

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.