Bloemfontein
in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality of Orange Free State, South Africa

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-29.121 and 26.214 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -29° 7' 15" and E 26° 12' 50"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rand - ZAR
Spoken languages:
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:19 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:36 am and 5:50 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
21.157 and -156.740 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Halawa
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for South Africa in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to South Africa.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning South Africa. Last Update: 2024-04-20 08:25:34

Delve into Bloemfontein

Bloemfontein in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality (Orange Free State) with it's 463,064 habitants is located in South Africa about 263 mi (or 423 km) south-west of Pretoria, the country's capital town.

Current time in Bloemfontein is now 12:19 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Africa / Johannesburg with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Bloemfontein. The closest airport in South Africa is J B M Hertzog International Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 9 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Dewetsdorp, Bultfontein, Theunissen, Trompsburg and Boshof. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 26°C / 78 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 29%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 4% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

28°C (82 °F)
20°C (69 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

27°C (80 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Tuesday, 23rd of April 2024

26°C (79 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Milner Manor

Address
1,7 mi
8 Milner Road
Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


A White Rose Guest House

Address
2,2 mi
25 Scholtz Street, Universitas
0321 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


@Flo-Ben Guest House

Address
2,3 mi
3 Paul Roux Street
9300 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Suburban

Address
2,1 mi
3 Massey Street
Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

Address
0,6 mi
101 Henry Street, Willows
9301 The Willows
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SOUTHERN SUN BLOEMFONTEIN

Address
1,2 mi
CNR NELSON MANDELA AND MELVILLE DRIVE BRANDWAG
9324 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


African Footprints Lodge

Address
2,0 mi
219 President Paul Kruger Avenue
9300 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Adeo

Address
2,4 mi
13A Innes Avenue
9301 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Lemon & Lime Guest House

Address
1,0 mi
34 and 36 Donald Murray Ave
Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Victorian Lodge

Address
1,0 mi
110 Kellner Street
Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Bloemfontein Free State South Africa

Published: August 10, 2010
Length: 02:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RoomsForAfrica

Bloemfontein is the capital city of the Free State Province in South Africa. Copyright to http://www.roomsforafrica.com/dest/south-africa/free-state/bloemfontein.jsp.


Who says Bloemfontein does not get rain?

Published: November 10, 2014
Length: 05:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Johnny Da Silva

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28 April 1989 - 1 Parachute Battalion training video nr.6 Bloemfontein Paratrooper SANDF

Published: May 03, 2011
Length: 24:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Marnus Ferreira

28 April 1989 - 1 Parachute Battalion training 6 Bloemfontein Paratrooper SANDF. AO Andre Lourens, AO Schutte, AO Marius van der Merwe,


Street Workout demo at Flex & Fight, Bloemfontein.

Published: July 15, 2014
Length: 12:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Silverback Calisthenics

Silverback Calisthenics did a short street workout demonstration for the opening of the Flex and Fight bodybuilding competition in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on 12 July 2014 ~ Follow us...


旅する鈴木444:Nice guest house in Bloemfontein @South Africa

Published: December 23, 2013
Length: 58:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 旅する鈴木 | TabisuruSUZUKI

A nice guest house in Bloemfontain. As it may be the remnant from the days of apartheid, there is a definitive border between the white residence and the black. Downtown area is poorly secured...


Integrating cactus and Hermetia illucens as feedstock for regenerative livestock production

Published: January 30, 2015
Length: 36:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Axel Tarrisse

Axel Tarrisse Presentation at International Cactus Pear Workshop Development of a cactus pear agro-industry for the sub-Sahara Africa Region 27 January 2015 University of the Free State (UFS)...


Tralie Wees is 'n Fees!

Published: July 16, 2013
Length: 44:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tralietv

Hoërskool Sentraal, die hoëprofiel gebalanseerde hoërskool in Bloemfontein gee u graag 'n kykie in wat in die skool aangaan!


God Save The Queen before England vs Germany 2010 World Cup

Published: June 30, 2010
Length: 46:05 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: aspin78

England vs Germany 2010 World Cup South Africa Bloemfontein. England Football Fans. English fans singing "God save the Queen" before the game agaist Germany in Bloemfontein, South Africa...


Tralie TV - Willem Postma-Episode

Published: April 25, 2014
Length: 46:59 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: tralietv

Die lang verwagte Willem Postma episode is hier. Tralie TV het Willem Postma besoek om te gaan kyk hoekom Willem Postma uitstaan bo die res van die laerskole in Bloemfontein.


Intravarsity brings Campuses together | Intravarsity bring kampusse bymekaar.

Published: May 17, 2012
Length: 50:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: UFS Web

Two campuses, one university, students coming together for a weekend filled with sport, arts and culture. That was our Intravarsity 2012 held on 4 and 5 May 2012. Students from our Bloemfontein...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) is an appellate court in South Africa; it is the highest appeal court except in constitutional matters, which are ultimately decided by the Constitutional Court.

Located at -29.1154, 26.2163 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Courts of South Africa, National supreme courts

Free State Stadium

The Free State Stadium, also known as Vodacom Park, is a stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, used mainly for rugby union and association football. It was originally built for the 1995 Rugby World Cup, and was one of the venues for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The primary rugby union tenants of the facility are: The Central Cheetahs, which represents Free State and Northern Cape provinces in the international Super Rugby competition.

Located at -29.1172, 26.2089 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Soccer venues in South Africa, Rugby union stadiums in South Africa, Rugby World Cup stadiums, 2010 FIFA World Cup stadiums, FIFA Confederations Cup stadiums, Buildings and structures in Bloemfontein, Sports venues in the Free State (South African province)

Chevrolet Park

Chevrolet Park is a multi-purpose stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for cricket matches. It is the home of the Knights cricket team. The stadium holds 20,000 people and opened in 1989. A naming rights arrangement saw the ground renamed Goodyear Park until the 2007-08 season when it was renamed the OUTsurance Oval. As of the 2011-2012 season it was again renamed Chevrolet Park.

Located at -29.1167, 26.2053 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in South Africa, Buildings and structures in Bloemfontein, 2003 Cricket World Cup, Multi-purpose stadiums in South Africa, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Test cricket grounds in South Africa, Sports venues in the Free State (South African province)

St. Andrew's School, Bloemfontein

St. Andrew's School, established in 1863 is a public school for boys located in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. The years of study are from pre-primary to grade 12. Boarders are accommodated in four boarding hostels: Dunn House for junior boarders, Storey House for junior secondary boarders, and Twells and Chandler Houses for senior boarders. Day students are associated with Carey (grades 1 to 7) and Webb (grade 8 to 12) Houses. Its sister school is St.

Located at -29.1036, 26.2039 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boys' schools in South Africa, Anglican schools in South Africa, Boarding schools in South Africa, Schools in the Free State (South African province), Educational institutions established in 1863

Central University of Technology

Central University of Technology, Free State or Central University of Technology is a University of Technology in Bloemfontein in the Free State province of South Africa. It was established in 1981 as "Technikon Free State". As part of the South African government's restructuring of tertiary education for the new millennium it was promoted to university of technology status. Currently the University is undergoing restructuring of personnel.

Located at -29.1214, 26.2136 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public universities in South Africa, Universities in the Free State (South African province), Educational institutions established in 1981, Association of Commonwealth Universities

Free State High Court

The Free State High Court, Bloemfontein (previously the Orange Free State Provincial Division, and commonly known as the Bloemfontein High Court) is the High Court with jurisdiction over the Free State province of South Africa.

Located at -29.1185, 26.217 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
High Courts of South Africa, Government of the Free State (South African province), Bloemfontein

Bloemfontein railway station

Bloemfontein railway station is a railway station located in Bloemfontein, Free State Province, South Africa. The first railway line connected Bloemfontein to Cape Town in 1890, resulting in a centrally located station site on the corner of Maitland and Harvey streets, east of Kings Park.

Located at -29.1186, 26.2264 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Bloemfontein, Transport in the Free State (South African province), Shosholoza Meyl stations

Westdene Stadium

Westdene Stadium, also known as Westdene Sports Ground, is a multi-use stadium in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Roses United F.C. and Celtic Colts F.C.

Located at -29.1069, 26.207 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in the Free State (South African province), Soccer venues in South Africa

Districts of the same city

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
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