Thu, Oct 1, 05:54 AM
Earliest next pass · Cape Town
When is the ISS visible in South Africa?
Browse South Africa by region to find the next visible ISS pass for your city—local viewing times, sky direction, elevation and cloud cover for the next 72 hours.
ISS visibility across South Africa
Major-city outlook for the next 36 hours
Forecast updated: Sep 30, 2026, 11:55 PM
7/8
Major cities with a visible pass
Port Elizabeth
Best sampled pass · 23.7°
Among 8 sampled major cities in South Africa, 7 currently have a visible ISS pass in the next 36 hours. The earliest is near Cape Town around Thu, Oct 1, 05:54 AM. The best sampled elevation in this window reaches about 23.7°. Open a city below for its full 72-hour forecast, map and cloud cover.
Major city forecasts
A fast comparison of 8 populous cities. Open a city for its complete 72-hour forecast, map and weather.
Cape TownAfrica/JohannesburgThu, Oct 1, 05:54 AMMaximum height 21.4° · SSW → EFull forecastPort ElizabethAfrica/JohannesburgFri, Oct 2, 05:08 AMMaximum height 23.7° · SSW → EFull forecastDurbanAfrica/JohannesburgFri, Oct 2, 05:10 AMMaximum height 21.9° · SSW → EFull forecastPietermaritzburgAfrica/JohannesburgFri, Oct 2, 05:10 AMMaximum height 20.1° · SSW → EFull forecastJohannesburgAfrica/JohannesburgFri, Oct 2, 05:12 AMMaximum height 10.8° · SSE → SEFull forecastSowetoAfrica/JohannesburgFri, Oct 2, 05:12 AMMaximum height 10.7° · SSE → SEFull forecastPretoriaAfrica/JohannesburgFri, Oct 2, 05:12 AMMaximum height 10.3° · SSE → SEFull forecastSoshanguveAfrica/JohannesburgNo visible pass in this windowFull forecast
How to find ISS pass times in South Africa
Use this page as a directory for South Africa: compare the major-city outlook above, then open your city for a full local forecast.
- Browse the regions or cities listed for South Africa (or start from a major city in the outlook above).
- Open a city page to see the next 72 hours of visible passes in that city’s local timezone, with direction, elevation and cloud cover.
- Recheck close to the pass—orbital elements update regularly, and cloud cover can change.
A pass over South Africa is listed as visible only when the station is sunlit, at least 10° above the horizon, and the local sky is dark enough for naked-eye viewing. Not every overhead flight meets those conditions.
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Browse South Africa by region to find the next visible ISS pass for your city—local viewing times, sky direction, elevation and cloud cover for the next 72 hours.
Common questions about seeing the ISS in South Africa
When can I see the ISS in South Africa?
Open a state or region below, then choose your city for a 72-hour visible-pass forecast with local times, sky direction, elevation and cloud cover across South Africa.
How do I find ISS pass times for a city in South Africa?
Use the region and city lists on this page, or search from the main ISS tracker. Each city page uses that location’s coordinates and timezone.
Why aren’t all ISS overflights listed for South Africa?
Only passes where the station is sunlit, at least 10° above the horizon, and the local sky is dark enough are listed as visible.
How accurate are ISS times for South Africa?
Orbital times are usually accurate to within seconds when current orbital elements are available. Recheck close to the pass because the orbit is periodically updated.
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