Current Date And Time In Phalaborwa, South Africa
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
21:49:16 SAST
State: Limpopo
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 109,468
District: Mopani District Municipality
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Phalaborwa, a city in Limpopo, South Africa in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Phalaborwa — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Phalaborwa | |
| District / County | Mopani District Municipality | |
| State | Limpopo | |
| Country | South Africa | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 109,468 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Sub-District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Limpopo | #2 of 85 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 | 435 | |
| In Feet | 1,427 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -23.94 | |
| Longitude | 31.14 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 23.943° S 31.141° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 23° 56' 35" S 31° 8' 28" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 23° 56.58' S 31° 8.46' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Limpopo Capital | 170 km West of Polokwane | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Ressano Garcia, Mozambique (188 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 | 🔥 06:10 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:43 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 32m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 1389 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Johannesburg | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1957-01-01 |
Phalaborwa is a city situated in Limpopo, South Africa, within Africa. It falls under Mopani District Municipality, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Phalaborwa 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 Limpopo
The latitude and longitude of Phalaborwa pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 435 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Phalaborwa on the map
Phalaborwa 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 Phalaborwa 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. › Phalaborwa exchange rates
To ring a number in Phalaborwa 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 Phalaborwa and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Phalaborwa ranks #2 of 85 cities in Limpopo. It lies about 170 km West of Polokwane, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Limpopo market. › Cities near Phalaborwa
Phalaborwa has a recorded population of approximately 109,468 people. That places it #2 of 85 cities with population data in Limpopo. Browse more cities in Limpopo for comparison.
Phalaborwa sits within Mopani District Municipality, is part of Limpopo in South Africa. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.
Phalaborwa keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:10 AM and sets around 05:43 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Phalaborwa price in South African rand (ZAR), written with the symbol R. Check live rates on our Phalaborwa currency page.
Phalaborwa is about 170 km West of Polokwane, the capital of Limpopo. See cities near Phalaborwa for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Phalaborwa lands you closest to Ressano Garcia, Mozambique, about 188 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Phalaborwa sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
