UTM zones in South Africa
Cities and towns in South Africa fall in 4 UTM zone(s): 33S, 34S, 35S and 36S. Each zone is 6° of longitude wide and has its own central meridian, so a project that crosses a boundary has to pick one zone or use a national grid.
The table lists the WGS 84 / UTM EPSG code and central meridian of each zone, with some of the largest cities in it. National coordinate systems used in South Africa: South Africa Lo (Hartebeesthoek94).
| Zone | EPSG and central meridian | Cities in the zone |
|---|---|---|
| 33S | EPSG:32733 · 15°E | — |
| 34S | EPSG:32734 · 21°E | Cape Town, Paarl, Somerset West |
| 35S | EPSG:32735 · 27°E | Johannesburg, Pretoria, Soweto |
| 36S | EPSG:32736 · 33°E | Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay |
National coordinate systems
Frequently asked questions
What UTM zone is South Africa in?
South Africa spans UTM zones 33S, 34S, 35S and 36S. Type or tap a place on the map above to get its exact zone.
What is the EPSG code for UTM in South Africa?
WGS 84 / UTM zone N north is EPSG:326NN and zone N south is EPSG:327NN; the table gives the code of each zone in South Africa.
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