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New Hanover, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa – South Africa Flag

Current Date And Time In New Hanover, South Africa

Saturday, 15 August 2026
01:46:17 SAST
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 3,804
District: uMgungundlovu District Municipality

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about New Hanover, 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 New Hanover — 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

New Hanover, KwaZulu-Natal Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameNew Hanover
District / CountyuMgungundlovu District Municipality
StateKwaZulu-Natal
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population3,804
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in KwaZulu-Natal#79 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 Meter773
In Feet2,536
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-29.36
Longitude30.53
Decimal Degrees (DD)29.355° S 30.528° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)29° 21' 19" S 30° 31' 41" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)29° 21.31' S 30° 31.68' E
Location Context
Distance to KwaZulu-Natal Capital32 km South-Southwest of Pietermaritzburg
Nearest City in Another CountryMokhotlong, Lesotho (142 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🔥 06:29 AM
Sunset🌅 05:35 PM
Day Length11h 6m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code3230
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Johannesburg
Founded / Incorporated1850-01-01

New Hanover – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About New Hanover, KwaZulu-Natal

New Hanover 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 New Hanover 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 New Hanover

The latitude and longitude of New Hanover pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 773 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open New Hanover on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in New Hanover

New Hanover 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 New Hanover

Payments and pricing in New Hanover 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. › New Hanover exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for New Hanover

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

📊 New Hanover's Standing Within KwaZulu-Natal

By recorded population, New Hanover ranks #79 of 131 cities in KwaZulu-Natal. It lies about 32 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 New Hanover

📊 How This New Hanover Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About New Hanover

👥 What is the population of New Hanover?

New Hanover has a recorded population of approximately 3,804 people. That places it #79 of 131 cities with population data in KwaZulu-Natal. Browse more cities in KwaZulu-Natal for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is New Hanover in?

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

🕐 What time zone is New Hanover in?

New Hanover keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:29 AM and sets around 05:35 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in New Hanover?

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

📍 How far is New Hanover from the state capital?

New Hanover is about 32 km South-Southwest of Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal. See cities near New Hanover for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from New Hanover lands you closest to Mokhotlong, Lesotho, about 142 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close New Hanover sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.