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Current Date And Time In Montagu, South Africa

Friday, 14 August 2026
23:14:05 SAST
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 18,182
District: Cape Winelands District Municipality

🌎 Montagu, Western Cape, South Africa – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Montagu, Western Cape Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameMontagu
District / CountyCape Winelands District Municipality
StateWestern Cape
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population18,182
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Western Cape#32 of 148 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 Meter228
In Feet748
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-33.79
Longitude20.12
Decimal Degrees (DD)33.787° S 20.121° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)33° 47' 12" S 20° 7' 16" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)33° 47.2' S 20° 7.26' E
Location Context
Distance to Western Cape Capital158 km West of Cape Town
Nearest City in Another CountryWarmbad, Namibia (608 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🔥 07:17 AM
Sunset🌅 06:10 PM
Day Length10h 52m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code6720
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Johannesburg
Founded / Incorporated1856-01-01

Montagu – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Montagu, Western Cape

Montagu is a city situated in Western Cape, South Africa, within Africa. It falls under Cape Winelands District Municipality, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Montagu 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 Western Cape

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Montagu

The latitude and longitude of Montagu pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 228 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Montagu on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Montagu

Montagu 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 Montagu

Payments and pricing in Montagu 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. › Montagu exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Montagu

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

📊 Montagu's Standing Within Western Cape

By recorded population, Montagu ranks #32 of 148 cities in Western Cape. It lies about 158 km West of Cape Town, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Western Cape market. › Cities near Montagu

📊 How This Montagu Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Montagu

👥 What is the population of Montagu?

Montagu has a recorded population of approximately 18,182 people. That places it #32 of 148 cities with population data in Western Cape. Browse more cities in Western Cape for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Montagu in?

Montagu sits within Cape Winelands District Municipality, is part of Western Cape in South Africa. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Montagu in?

Montagu keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 07:17 AM and sets around 06:10 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Montagu?

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

📍 How far is Montagu from the state capital?

Montagu is about 158 km West of Cape Town, the capital of Western Cape. See cities near Montagu for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Montagu lands you closest to Warmbad, Namibia, about 608 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Montagu sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.