23° · Clear nowBest time: Tomorrow 10 amThis is the day. The sofa will understand.
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Clock Tower Waterfront
- 4.6877 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 7 pm
1882 Victorian Gothic former Port Captain's Office at the V&A Waterfront, with an Edinburgh clock and tidal gauge.
Quick answers
Clock Tower Waterfront in short
When is Clock Tower Waterfront open?
Every day, 9 AM–7 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Clock Tower Waterfront?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Clock Tower Waterfront indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Clock Tower Waterfront good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Clock Tower Waterfront cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Clock Tower Waterfront?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Clock Tower Waterfront?
About 15 minutes.
Where is Clock Tower Waterfront?
Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001.
Is Clock Tower Waterfront wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 6:45 pm
Why it fits right now
Better tomorrow at 10 am.
It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.
In its favour
- Open till 7 pm
- Outdoors
23°
Clear
- Feels
- 22°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 16km/h
- 7pm
22° - 8pm
19° - 9pm
19°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 7 pmmonday9 AM–7 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 9 AM–7 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–7 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–7 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–7 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–7 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–7 PM
- sunday
- 9 AM–7 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Clock Tower Waterfront
- 2 Saray Turkish Restaurant · 1 min
- 3 Cape Town Fish Market V&A Waterfront · 1 min
- 4 Den Anker · 2 min
- 5 PIER Restaurant · 2 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 15 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 877 reviews
Known for
- Victorian Gothic architecture
- Edinburgh clock
- Tidal gauge
What people say
- People like:
- Iconic clock tower with harbour and Robben Island links.
Around Waterfront
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowSaray Turkish RestaurantTurkish · 1 min walk
Good nowCape Town Fish Market V&A WaterfrontSeafood · 1 min walk
Good nowDen AnkerBelgian · 2 min walk
Good nowPIER RestaurantFine dining · 2 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.