Current Date And Time In Wakkerstroom, South Africa
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:46:20 SAST
State: Mpumalanga
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 8,209
District: Gert Sibande District Municipality
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Wakkerstroom, 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 Wakkerstroom — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Wakkerstroom | |
| District / County | Gert Sibande District Municipality | |
| State | Mpumalanga | |
| Country | South Africa | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 8,209 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Mpumalanga | #75 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 | 1,774 | |
| In Feet | 5,820 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -27.35 | |
| Longitude | 30.14 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 27.355° S 30.144° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 27° 21' 18" S 30° 8' 38" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 27° 21.3' S 30° 8.63' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Mpumalanga Capital | 225 km North-Northeast of Mbombela | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Nhlangano, Eswatini (108 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 | 🔥 06:30 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:38 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 7m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 2480 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Johannesburg | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1859-01-01 |
Wakkerstroom 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 Wakkerstroom 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 Wakkerstroom pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,774 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Wakkerstroom on the map
Wakkerstroom 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 Wakkerstroom 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. › Wakkerstroom exchange rates
To ring a number in Wakkerstroom 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 Wakkerstroom and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Wakkerstroom ranks #75 of 219 cities in Mpumalanga. It lies about 225 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 Wakkerstroom
Wakkerstroom has a recorded population of approximately 8,209 people. That places it #75 of 219 cities with population data in Mpumalanga. Browse more cities in Mpumalanga for comparison.
Wakkerstroom sits within Gert Sibande District Municipality, is part of Mpumalanga in South Africa. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Wakkerstroom keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:30 AM and sets around 05:38 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Wakkerstroom price in South African rand (ZAR), written with the symbol R. Check live rates on our Wakkerstroom currency page.
Wakkerstroom is about 225 km North-Northeast of Mbombela, the capital of Mpumalanga. See cities near Wakkerstroom for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Wakkerstroom lands you closest to Nhlangano, Eswatini, about 108 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Wakkerstroom sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
