Current Date And Time In Ncotshane, South Africa
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
05:54:53 SAST
State: KwaZulu-Natal
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 19,562
District: Zululand District Municipality
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ncotshane, 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 Ncotshane — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ncotshane | |
| District / County | Zululand District Municipality | |
| State | KwaZulu-Natal | |
| Country | South Africa | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 19,562 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in KwaZulu-Natal | #35 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 | 314 | |
| In Feet | 1,030 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -27.34 | |
| Longitude | 31.58 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 27.342° S 31.58° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 27° 20' 31" S 31° 34' 48" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 27° 20.52' S 31° 34.8' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to KwaZulu-Natal Capital | 278 km South-Southwest of Pietermaritzburg | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Hluti, Eswatini (13 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 | 🔥 06:25 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:32 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 7m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Johannesburg |
Ncotshane is a city situated in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, within Africa. It falls under Zululand District Municipality, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ncotshane 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
The latitude and longitude of Ncotshane pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 314 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ncotshane on the map
Ncotshane 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 Ncotshane 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. › Ncotshane exchange rates
To ring a number in Ncotshane 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 Ncotshane and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ncotshane ranks #35 of 131 cities in KwaZulu-Natal. It lies about 278 km South-Southwest 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 Ncotshane
Ncotshane has a recorded population of approximately 19,562 people. That places it #35 of 131 cities with population data in KwaZulu-Natal. Browse more cities in KwaZulu-Natal for comparison.
Ncotshane sits within Zululand District Municipality, is part of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Ncotshane keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:25 AM and sets around 05:32 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ncotshane price in South African rand (ZAR), written with the symbol R. Check live rates on our Ncotshane currency page.
Ncotshane is about 278 km South-Southwest of Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal. See cities near Ncotshane for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ncotshane lands you closest to Hluti, Eswatini, about 13 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ncotshane sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
