
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.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Orkney | |
| District / County | Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality | |
| State | North West | |
| Country | South Africa | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 110,052 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in North West | #6 of 58 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 | 1,312 | |
| In Feet | 4,305 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -26.98 | |
| Longitude | 26.67 | |
| 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 Country | Ramatlabama, 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 Length | 11h 8m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 2620 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Johannesburg | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1940-01-01 |
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Orkney sits within Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, is part of North West in South Africa. It is classified as a Populated Place.
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.
Businesses and shops in Orkney price in South African rand (ZAR), written with the symbol R. Check live rates on our Orkney currency page.
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.