UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cape Town

Current Local Time in Robben Island

Current local time and time zone in Robben Island, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌙 51°F now🕔 9:42 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, October, November and December

Current local time in Robben Island

9:42 PM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zoneAfrica/Johannesburg
UTC offsetUTC+02:00
UTC now7:42 PM
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset6:22 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset6:22 PM
Daylight11h 7m
Solar noon12:48 PM
Golden hour (am)7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:22 PM - 6:22 PM
Blue hour (am)6:45 AM - 7:15 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:22 PM - 6:52 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 74%
Moonrise1:45 PM
Moonset4:25 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Robben Island

TypeUNESCO World Heritage Site
CityCape Town
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates33°48′24.1″S 18°22′0.1″E (-33.8067, 18.3667)
UNESCO inscription1999
Known forthe prison island of Nelson Mandela
Local time9:42 PM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, October, November and December
ClimateMediterranean

Summary

Robben Island is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cape Town. Robben Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for the prison island of Nelson Mandela.

Right now it is 51°F (10°C) in Robben Island with clear. It feels like 49°F. Today runs from 47°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.

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

The closest major airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), about 18 mi away. Nearby highlights include Camps Bay Beach, Table Mountain, Table Mountain and Boulders Beach.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is 5.4°F above the 64°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Robben Island 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°48′24.1″S 18°22′0.1″E (-33.8067, 18.3667)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Robben Island?

Robben Island is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cape Town. Its coordinates are -33.8067, 18.3667. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Robben Island right now?

It is currently 51°F (10°C) with clear. Humidity is 96% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Robben Island?

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

What time zone is Robben Island in?

Robben Island observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The local time is 9:42 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Robben Island?

The closest airports are Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 18 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Robben Island?

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

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - 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 9:42 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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