South Africa Local Timezones

 

TRAVEL ADVICE

Visa Requirements

South Africa is a relatively easy country to travel to as tourism is strongly encouraged..

Travel Health

Malaria is prevalent in some remote areas of South Africa in particular the far north and..

Local Currency

The Rand is the currency unit of South Africa, a name derived from the Witwatersrand..

Weather

South Africa experiences conditions that are subtropical, which goes with warm and sunny..

Local Customs

South Africans in general are polite and welcoming to visitors, and the feel of the place..

Languages

South Africa has 11 official languages. However, English is the most commonly spoken..

Transport Options

South Africa is a relatively large country. As a result, there are a multitude of travel..

Local Food

There is no definitive 'South African cuisine'. Instead, food has been influenced by the..

Local Timezones

South Africa's timezone is GMT +2 making it very friendly for tourists coming from..

Dutyfree Limits

Visitors can bring in new or used items up to R3000 with any duty being payable. You may..


states of South Africa

Eastern Cape Information

The Eastern Cape, South Africa, is a place of rugged beauty. Its pristine coastline, virgin bush and sub-tropical..

Free State Information

Free State, South Africa, is a province filled with historical tales, from wars to gold rushes, and characterised by..

Gauteng Information

Gauteng is situated in the heart of the Highveld and while it is the smallest provence in South Africa it is also the..

KwaZulu-Natal Information

KwaZulu-Natal provence is located on the Eastern border of South Africa where the landmass meets the Indian Ocean. The..

Limpopo Information

Limpopo South Africa is a wildlife destination second to none. Filled to the brim with game reserves including the..

Mpumalanga Information

The Cultural Heartland of Mpumalanga is a place to immerse yourself in the time-honoured cultural traditions of the..

North West Information

The North West provence of South Africa was formed after the end of apartheid in 1994 and is made up of sections of the..

Northern Cape Information

Northern Cape Provence is located on the Western side of South Africa and is both the largest and least populated..

INDEX OF ALL states AND LOCATIONS

Local Timezones

South Africa's timezone is GMT +2 making it very friendly for tourists coming from Europe. However, tourist from other continents will find that they have to adjust to large timezone differences.


South Africa uses a 220-240V/50HZ. This is known as the South African plug. Most hotels have converters for other major electricity systems.


Highlights of South Africa

Johannesburg Information

Jozi, Jo'burg or Egoli to its friends - the city is a vibrant melting pot of humanity that ensures you won’t walk..

Cape Town Information

Cape Town's attractions have made it a famed destination for many Hollywood movies and European travelers..

Durban Information

Durban is South Africa’s most popular domestic holiday city and it’s easy to see why. It has miles of soft, sandy..

Kruger National Park Information

Kruger National Park is a world-acclaimed safari tour destination and part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park..

Port Elizabeth Information

Port Elizabeth’s long stretches of white beach and its historical significance have resulted in the city experiencing..

Pretoria Information

Although Pretoria has a strong Afrikaner flavour, English is used widely here. You can also hear a combination of..

Addo National Park Information

Rugged and extraordinarily beautiful, the Addo Elephant National Park is a stunning safari escape, and a Big 7..

Bloemfontein Information

The capital city of the Free State Province, Bloemfontein has the laid-back, friendly vibe of a country town. Hanging..

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