Airport in Cape Town

Current Local Time in Cape Town International Airport

Current local time and time zone in Cape Town International Airport, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌙 53°F now🕔 6:56 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, October, November and December

Current local time in Cape Town International Airport

6:56 PM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zoneAfrica/Johannesburg
UTC offsetUTC+02:00
UTC now4:56 PM
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset6:21 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset6:21 PM
Daylight11h 7m
Solar noon12:47 PM
Golden hour (am)7:14 AM - 8:14 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:21 PM - 6:21 PM
Blue hour (am)6:44 AM - 7:14 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:21 PM - 6:51 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 76%
Moonrise1:45 PM
Moonset4:25 AM

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Quick facts about Cape Town International Airport

TypeAirport
CityCape Town
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates33°58′17.4″S 18°36′7.6″E (-33.9715, 18.6021)
IATA codeCPT
Local time6:56 PM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, October, November and December
ClimateMediterranean

Summary

Cape Town International Airport is an airport in Cape Town. Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is a commercial airport.

Right now it is 53°F (12°C) in Cape Town International Airport with clear. It feels like 53°F. Today runs from 51°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Cape Town International Airport is January, February, March, October, November and December. The climate is Mediterranean. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 47°F.

Nearby highlights include Table Mountain, Table Mountain, Camps Bay Beach and Robben Island.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 64°F is in line with the 64°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Cape Town International Airport today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 33°58′17.4″S 18°36′7.6″E (-33.9715, 18.6021)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cape Town International Airport?

Cape Town International Airport is an airport in Cape Town. Its coordinates are -33.9715, 18.6021. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Cape Town International Airport right now?

It is currently 53°F (12°C) with clear. Humidity is 94% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Cape Town International Airport?

January, February, March, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Cape Town International Airport, which has a Mediterranean climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Cape Town International Airport in?

Cape Town International Airport observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The local time is 6:56 PM.

What are the top things to do in Cape Town International Airport?

Popular options include Table Mountain, Table Mountain, Camps Bay Beach, Robben Island and Boulders Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 6:56 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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