Current Date And Time In Driefontein, South Africa
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:16:38 SAST
State: Mpumalanga
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 28,127
District: Gert Sibande District Municipality
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Driefontein, a city in Mpumalanga, South Africa in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Driefontein — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Driefontein | |
| District / County | Gert Sibande District Municipality | |
| State | Mpumalanga | |
| Country | South Africa | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 28,127 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Mpumalanga | #26 of 219 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 | 1,405 | |
| In Feet | 4,610 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -26.97 | |
| Longitude | 30.44 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 26.965° S 30.436° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 57' 54" S 30° 26' 9" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 57.9' S 30° 26.14' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Mpumalanga Capital | 174 km North-Northeast of Mbombela | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mankayane, Eswatini (70 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 | 🌅 05:37 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 8m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Johannesburg |
Driefontein is a city situated in Mpumalanga, South Africa, within Africa. It falls under Gert Sibande District Municipality, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Driefontein 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 Mpumalanga
The latitude and longitude of Driefontein pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,405 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Driefontein on the map
Driefontein 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 Driefontein 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. › Driefontein exchange rates
To ring a number in Driefontein 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 Driefontein and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Driefontein ranks #26 of 219 cities in Mpumalanga. It lies about 174 km North-Northeast of Mbombela, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Mpumalanga market. › Cities near Driefontein
Driefontein has a recorded population of approximately 28,127 people. That places it #26 of 219 cities with population data in Mpumalanga. Browse more cities in Mpumalanga for comparison.
Driefontein sits within Gert Sibande District Municipality, is part of Mpumalanga in South Africa. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Driefontein keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:29 AM and sets around 05:37 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Driefontein price in South African rand (ZAR), written with the symbol R. Check live rates on our Driefontein currency page.
Driefontein is about 174 km North-Northeast of Mbombela, the capital of Mpumalanga. See cities near Driefontein for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Driefontein lands you closest to Mankayane, Eswatini, about 70 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Driefontein sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
