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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Pretoria • Africa/Johannesburg

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Country Information

Capital
Pretoria
Population
42,122,088
Area
1,221,037 km²
Largest City
Johannesburg
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Not Observed
ISO Code
ZA / ZAF
Time Zones
1 zone
Languages
English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa
Currency
South African Rand (R) - R100
Coordinates
Decimal:-25.7449, 28.1878
DMS:25°44′41″S, 28°11′16″E
Elevation
Highest:3,377 m
Lowest:0 m
Average:1,689 m
International Dialing Code
+27

Time Zones

• Africa/Johannesburg| SAST (UTC+2)

Geographic Extremes

Northernmost
Thohoyandou
Southernmost
Mossel Bay
Easternmost
Richards Bay
Westernmost
Saldanha

About South Africa

•South Africa is known for its diverse cultures and languages, with 11 official languages recognized in the country.
•The country has a rich history of apartheid, a system of institutionalized racial segregation that lasted from 1948 until the early 1990s.
•Nelson Mandela, a key figure in the fight against apartheid, became South Africa's first black president in 1994 after spending 27 years in prison.
•The country is home to the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that contains some of the oldest hominin fossils ever discovered.
•South Africa's economy is one of the largest in Africa, with key industries including mining, manufacturing, and agriculture.
•The Great Karoo is a semi-desert region that is known for its unique landscapes and biodiversity.
•South Africa is famous for its wine production, particularly in regions like Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
•The country hosts the annual National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, which is one of the largest arts festivals in Africa.
•Table Mountain, located in Cape Town, is a prominent landmark and one of the New7Wonders of Nature.
•The traditional dance known as the 'Zulu dance' is an important aspect of Zulu culture, often performed during ceremonies and celebrations.
•South Africa has a rich tradition of storytelling, with oral narratives passed down through generations in various communities.
•The country is known for its wildlife and is home to several national parks, including Kruger National Park, which is famous for its biodiversity.
•South Africa has a unique blend of cultures, often referred to as the 'Rainbow Nation' due to its multicultural society.
•The historic Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, is now a museum and a symbol of the struggle against oppression.

Cities in South Africa

Showing 10 cities (top 50 by population + business hubs). Click any city to view detailed time information.

Cities by Population

JohannesburgCape TownDurbanPretoriaSowetoGqeberhaPort ElizabethSoshanguvePietermaritzburgEvatonBenoniNewcastleKrugersdorpRustenburgEmalahleniDiepslootPolokwaneRichards BayVanderbijlparkAthlonePaarl

Cities in South Africa

Columns244 cities
City Name
Population
Area
City Center Elevation
Time Zone
UTC Offset
9,418,183
1,645 km²
1,762 m
SAST
UTC+2
4,772,846
2,455 km²
21 m
SAST
UTC+2
3,338,026
1,669 km²
14 m
SAST
UTC+2
PretoriaCAPITAL
2,112,693
1,056 km²
1,335 m
SAST
UTC+2
1,695,047
848 km²
1,629 m
SAST
UTC+2
1,050,078
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UTC+2
1,050,078
525 km²
64 m
SAST
UTC+2
872,309
436 km²
1,178 m
SAST
UTC+2
839,327
420 km²
644 m
SAST
UTC+2
725,468
363 km²
1,515 m
SAST
UTC+2
605,344
303 km²
1,643 m
SAST
UTC+2
556,637
278 km²
1,395 m
SAST
UTC+2
511,655
256 km²
1,580 m
SAST
UTC+2
478,676
239 km²
46 m
SAST
UTC+2
474,681
237 km²
1,444 m
SAST
UTC+2
445,168
223 km²
1,625 m
SAST
UTC+2
431,944
216 km²
1,373 m
SAST
UTC+2
404,838
1,219,912 km²
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UTC+2

Popular Cities in South Africa

JohannesburgCape TownDurbanPretoriaSoweto
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