Current Date And Time In Potchefstroom, South Africa
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:34:24 SAST
State: North West
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 178,285
District: Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Potchefstroom, 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 Potchefstroom — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Potchefstroom | |
| District / County | Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality | |
| State | North West | |
| Country | South Africa | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 178,285 | |
| Area | 184.20 km² (71.12 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Sub-District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in North West | #3 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 | 1,335 | |
| In Feet | 4,380 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -26.72 | |
| Longitude | 27.1 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 26.717° S 27.1° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 43' 0" S 27° 6' 0" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 43' S 27° 6' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Ramatlabama, Botswana (196 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 | 🔥 06:42 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:51 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 8m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 2520 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Johannesburg | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1838-01-01 |
Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom 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 North West
The latitude and longitude of Potchefstroom pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,335 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Potchefstroom on the map
Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom 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. › Potchefstroom exchange rates
To ring a number in Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Potchefstroom ranks #3 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 Potchefstroom
Potchefstroom has a recorded population of approximately 178,285 people. That places it #3 of 58 cities with population data in North West. Browse more cities in North West for comparison.
Potchefstroom spans approximately 184.20 square kilometers (71.12 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Potchefstroom sits within Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, is part of North West in South Africa. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.
Potchefstroom keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:42 AM and sets around 05:51 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Potchefstroom price in South African rand (ZAR), written with the symbol R. Check live rates on our Potchefstroom currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Potchefstroom lands you closest to Ramatlabama, Botswana, about 196 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Potchefstroom sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
