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Rustenburg, North West, South Africa – South Africa Flag

Current Date And Time In Rustenburg, South Africa

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:35:37 SAST
State: North West
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 373,695
District: Bojanala Platinum District Municipality

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Rustenburg, 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 Rustenburg — 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

Rustenburg, North West Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameRustenburg
District / CountyBojanala Platinum District Municipality
StateNorth West
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population373,695
Area282.42 km² (109.04 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSub-District Headquarters
Population Rank in North West#1 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 Meter1,171
In Feet3,842
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-25.67
Longitude27.24
Decimal Degrees (DD)25.668° S 27.242° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)25° 40' 3" S 27° 14' 31" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)25° 40.05' S 27° 14.52' E
Location Context
Nearest City in Another CountrySikwane, Botswana (143 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🔥 06:40 AM
Sunset🌅 05:51 PM
Day Length11h 11m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code0299
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Johannesburg
Founded / Incorporated1851-01-01

Rustenburg – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Rustenburg, North West

Rustenburg is a city situated in North West, South Africa, within Africa. It falls under Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Rustenburg 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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Rustenburg

The latitude and longitude of Rustenburg pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,171 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rustenburg on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Rustenburg

Rustenburg 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 Rustenburg

Payments and pricing in Rustenburg 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. › Rustenburg exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Rustenburg

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

📊 Rustenburg's Standing Within North West

By recorded population, Rustenburg ranks #1 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 Rustenburg

📊 How This Rustenburg Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Rustenburg 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 Rustenburg 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 Rustenburg. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Rustenburg

👥 What is the population of Rustenburg?

Rustenburg has a recorded population of approximately 373,695 people. That places it #1 of 58 cities with population data in North West. Browse more cities in North West for comparison.

📐 How large is Rustenburg in square kilometers?

Rustenburg spans approximately 282.42 square kilometers (109.04 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Rustenburg in?

Rustenburg sits within Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, is part of North West in South Africa. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Rustenburg in?

Rustenburg keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:40 AM and sets around 05:51 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Rustenburg?

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

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Rustenburg lands you closest to Sikwane, Botswana, about 143 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rustenburg sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.