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Current Date And Time In Prince Albert, South Africa

Saturday, 15 August 2026
13:20:03 SAST
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 13,136
District: Central Karoo District Municipality

🌎 Prince Albert, Western Cape, South Africa – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Prince Albert, 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 Prince Albert — 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

Prince Albert, Western Cape Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NamePrince Albert
District / CountyCentral Karoo District Municipality
StateWestern Cape
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population13,136
Area37.70 km² (14.56 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSub-District Headquarters
Population Rank in Western Cape#49 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 Meter633
In Feet2,077
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-33.22
Longitude22.03
Decimal Degrees (DD)33.225° S 22.027° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)33° 13' 29" S 22° 1' 36" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)33° 13.49' S 22° 1.6' E
Location Context
Distance to Western Cape Capital343 km West-Southwest of Cape Town
Nearest City in Another CountryAriamsvlei, Namibia (605 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🔥 07:08 AM
Sunset🌅 06:04 PM
Day Length10h 55m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code6930
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Johannesburg
Founded / Incorporated1842-01-01

Prince Albert – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Prince Albert, Western Cape

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Prince Albert

The latitude and longitude of Prince Albert pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 633 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Prince Albert on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Prince Albert

Prince Albert 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 Prince Albert

Payments and pricing in Prince Albert 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. › Prince Albert exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Prince Albert

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

📊 Prince Albert's Standing Within Western Cape

By recorded population, Prince Albert ranks #49 of 148 cities in Western Cape. It lies about 343 km West-Southwest 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 Prince Albert

📊 How This Prince Albert Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Prince Albert 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 Prince Albert to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Western Cape market.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Prince Albert

👥 What is the population of Prince Albert?

Prince Albert has a recorded population of approximately 13,136 people. That places it #49 of 148 cities with population data in Western Cape. Browse more cities in Western Cape for comparison.

📐 How large is Prince Albert in square kilometers?

Prince Albert spans approximately 37.70 square kilometers (14.56 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Prince Albert in?

Prince Albert sits within Central Karoo District Municipality, is part of Western Cape in South Africa. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Prince Albert in?

Prince Albert keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 07:08 AM and sets around 06:04 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Prince Albert?

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

📍 How far is Prince Albert from the state capital?

Prince Albert is about 343 km West-Southwest of Cape Town, the capital of Western Cape. See cities near Prince Albert for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Prince Albert lands you closest to Ariamsvlei, Namibia, about 605 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Prince Albert sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.