27° · Overcast nowBest time: Tomorrow 10 amNo sun, no rain, no excuses.
TempleBo-Kaap
Auwal Masjid
- 4.8830 reviews
- Open now · till 5 pm
Historic mosque on Dorp Street in Bo-Kaap, founded in 1794 and regarded as the oldest mosque in South Africa; modest dress expected.
Quick answers
Auwal Masjid in short
When is Auwal Masjid open?
Every day, 9 AM–5 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Auwal Masjid?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Auwal Masjid indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Auwal Masjid good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Auwal Masjid cost?
Entry is by donation.
Do you need to book Auwal Masjid?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Auwal Masjid?
About 30 minutes.
Where is Auwal Masjid?
43 Dorp St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001.
Is Auwal Masjid wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible restroom.
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 · 4:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 10 am.
In its favour
- Open till 5 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Indoors
27°
Overcast
- Feels
- 25°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 15km/h
- 5pm
26° - 6pm24°
- 7pm
23°
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 5 pmsunday9 AM–5 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- sundayToday
- 9 AM–5 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Auwal Masjid
- 2 The Famous Butcher's Grill · 1 min
- 3 Bokaap Grill · 2 min
- 4 fable · 2 min
- 5 Scala Pasta / Bar by PAN Collection · 3 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Allow about 30 min
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 830 reviews
Known for
- Oldest mosque in South Africa
- Bo-Kaap heritage
On offer
- Restroom
Around Bo-Kaap
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowThe Famous Butcher's GrillSteakhouse · 1 min walk
Good nowBokaap GrillRestaurant · 2 min walk
fableCocktail bar · 2 min walk
Good nowScala Pasta / Bar by PAN CollectionItalian · 3 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.
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.