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Orkney, North West, South Africa – South Africa Flag

Current Date And Time In Orkney, South Africa

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:34:28 SAST
State: North West
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 110,052
District: Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality

🌎 Orkney, North West, South Africa – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Orkney, a city in North West, South Africa in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Orkney — 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

Orkney, North West Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameOrkney
District / CountyDr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality
StateNorth West
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population110,052
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in North West#6 of 58 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 Meter1,312
In Feet4,305
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-26.98
Longitude26.67
Decimal Degrees (DD)26.98° S 26.673° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)26° 58' 49" S 26° 40' 22" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)26° 58.81' S 26° 40.36' E
Location Context
Nearest City in Another CountryRamatlabama, Botswana (187 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🔥 06:44 AM
Sunset🌅 05:52 PM
Day Length11h 8m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code2620
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Johannesburg
Founded / Incorporated1940-01-01

Orkney – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Orkney, North West

Orkney is a city situated in North West, South Africa, within Africa. It falls under Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Orkney 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 North West

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Orkney

The latitude and longitude of Orkney pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,312 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Orkney on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Orkney

Orkney 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 Orkney

Payments and pricing in Orkney 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. › Orkney exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Orkney

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

📊 Orkney's Standing Within North West

By recorded population, Orkney ranks #6 of 58 cities in North West. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the North West market. › Cities near Orkney

📊 How This Orkney Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Orkney 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 Orkney to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the North West market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Orkney. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Orkney

👥 What is the population of Orkney?

Orkney has a recorded population of approximately 110,052 people. That places it #6 of 58 cities with population data in North West. Browse more cities in North West for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Orkney in?

Orkney sits within Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, is part of North West in South Africa. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Orkney in?

Orkney keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:44 AM and sets around 05:52 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Orkney?

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

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Orkney lands you closest to Ramatlabama, Botswana, about 187 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Orkney sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.