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Current Date And Time In Matatiele, South Africa

Friday, 14 August 2026
21:18:49 SAST
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 14,935

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Matatiele, 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 Matatiele — 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

Matatiele, KwaZulu-Natal Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameMatatiele
StateKwaZulu-Natal
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population14,935
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSub-District Headquarters
Population Rank in KwaZulu-Natal#41 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 Meter1,489
In Feet4,885
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-30.34
Longitude28.81
Decimal Degrees (DD)30.344° S 28.812° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)30° 20' 37" S 28° 48' 42" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)30° 20.61' S 28° 48.7' E
Location Context
Distance to KwaZulu-Natal Capital172 km East-Northeast of Pietermaritzburg
Nearest City in Another CountryQacha’s Nek, Lesotho (28 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🌅 05:40 PM
Day Length11h 2m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code4730
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Johannesburg

Matatiele – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Matatiele, KwaZulu-Natal

Matatiele is a city situated in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Matatiele as a Sub-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 Matatiele

The latitude and longitude of Matatiele pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,489 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Matatiele on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Matatiele

Matatiele 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 Matatiele

Payments and pricing in Matatiele 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. › Matatiele exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Matatiele

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

📊 Matatiele's Standing Within KwaZulu-Natal

By recorded population, Matatiele ranks #41 of 131 cities in KwaZulu-Natal. It lies about 172 km East-Northeast 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 Matatiele

📊 How This Matatiele Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Matatiele

👥 What is the population of Matatiele?

Matatiele has a recorded population of approximately 14,935 people. That places it #41 of 131 cities with population data in KwaZulu-Natal. Browse more cities in KwaZulu-Natal for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Matatiele in?

Matatiele is part of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Matatiele in?

Matatiele keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:38 AM and sets around 05:40 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Matatiele?

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

📍 How far is Matatiele from the state capital?

Matatiele is about 172 km East-Northeast of Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal. See cities near Matatiele for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Matatiele lands you closest to Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho, about 28 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Matatiele sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.