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Current Date And Time In Vryheid, South Africa

Friday, 14 August 2026
22:19:44 SAST
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 150,012
District: Zululand District Municipality

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Vryheid, 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 Vryheid — 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

Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameVryheid
District / CountyZululand District Municipality
StateKwaZulu-Natal
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population150,012
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSub-District Headquarters
Population Rank in KwaZulu-Natal#6 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 Meter1,170
In Feet3,839
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-27.77
Longitude30.79
Decimal Degrees (DD)27.77° S 30.792° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)27° 46' 10" S 30° 47' 30" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)27° 46.17' S 30° 47.5' E
Location Context
Distance to KwaZulu-Natal Capital209 km South of Pietermaritzburg
Nearest City in Another CountryNhlangano, Eswatini (83 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🔥 06:27 AM
Sunset🌅 05:35 PM
Day Length11h 8m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code3100
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Johannesburg
Founded / Incorporated1884-01-01

Vryheid – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal

Vryheid 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 Vryheid 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 Vryheid

The latitude and longitude of Vryheid pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,170 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Vryheid on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Vryheid

Vryheid 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 Vryheid

Payments and pricing in Vryheid 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. › Vryheid exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Vryheid

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

📊 Vryheid's Standing Within KwaZulu-Natal

By recorded population, Vryheid ranks #6 of 131 cities in KwaZulu-Natal. It lies about 209 km South 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 Vryheid

📊 How This Vryheid Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Vryheid

👥 What is the population of Vryheid?

Vryheid has a recorded population of approximately 150,012 people. That places it #6 of 131 cities with population data in KwaZulu-Natal. Browse more cities in KwaZulu-Natal for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Vryheid in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Vryheid in?

Vryheid keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:27 AM and sets around 05:35 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Vryheid?

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

📍 How far is Vryheid from the state capital?

Vryheid is about 209 km South of Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal. See cities near Vryheid for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Vryheid lands you closest to Nhlangano, Eswatini, about 83 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Vryheid sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.