Orkney, South Africa — GPS Coordinates
26° 58' 48.8" S, 26° 40' 21.8" E
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 110,052 |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
The GPS coordinates of Orkney, South Africa are -26.980230, 26.672720 in decimal degrees, which is 26° 58' 48.8" S, 26° 40' 21.8" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Orkney lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 110,052. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Orkney
- Sunrise
- 06:48
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 17:51
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 11h 02m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Antipode
- 26.980230, -153.327280
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Orkney Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -26.980230, 26.672720
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 26°58'48.8"S 26°40'21.8"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 26°58.814'S 26°40.363'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35S 467523E 7015712N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ke4ywbqkz
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 5G582M9F+W35
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-26.980230,26.672720
Distances from Orkney
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klerksdorp | 14 km | 9 mi | N (358°) |
| Potchefstroom | 52 km | 32 mi | NE (55°) |
| Kroonstad | 93 km | 58 mi | SE (143°) |
| Carletonville | 100 km | 62 mi | NE (46°) |
| Welkom | 111 km | 69 mi | S (177°) |
| Sasolburg | 115 km | 71 mi | E (81°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Orkney, South Africa?
Orkney is located at latitude -26.980230 and longitude 26.672720 (26° 58' 48.8" S, 26° 40' 21.8" E).
What is the population of Orkney?
Orkney has an approximate population of 110,052.
What country is Orkney in?
Orkney is located in South Africa, Africa.
What time zone is Orkney in?
Orkney uses the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+2 all year).
Which major city is closest to Orkney?
The nearest major city is Klerksdorp, about 14 km (9 miles) to the N of Orkney.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.