Dorset
in Cacadu District Municipality of Eastern Cape, South Africa

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-33.583 and 26.650 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -33° 34' 59" and E 26° 38' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rand - ZAR
Spoken languages:
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:56 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:46 am and 5:35 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
21.701 and -157.972 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Marconi
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for South Africa in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to South Africa.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning South Africa. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Delve into Dorset

Dorset in Cacadu District Municipality (Eastern Cape) is a city located in South Africa about 549 mi (or 884 km) south of Pretoria, the country's capital town.

Current time in Dorset is now 05:56 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Africa / Johannesburg with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Dorset. The closest airport in South Africa is Port Alfred Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Port Alfred, Grahamstown, Peddie, Fort Beaufort and Adelaide. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 26°C / 79 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Night Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 55%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 17 km/h (11 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 29th of April 2024

26°C (79 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

29°C (85 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

21°C (70 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

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Boesmansriviermond / Bushmans River Mouth flood - 18 Oct 2012

Published: October 19, 2012
Length: 15:14 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Mike Smuts

There's a wetland system just outside our coastal holiday town that captures the inflow from a small stream. However, recent prolonged rains meant that the system could no longer contain all...


Boesmansriviermond Time laps

Published: June 29, 2012
Length: 31:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Greg Ritz

Time laps done with GoPro Hero2.


Jamie & Kate's Wedding - The Move

Published: November 28, 2007
Length: 01:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DrFaff

Tried and tested (for the most part unsuccessfully!) dance move performed during the first dance.


Lion Surgery at Sibuya Game Reserve

Published: October 11, 2011
Length: 44:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheSurferdogg

www.sibuya.co.za Lions darted at Sibuya: For replacement of transmitters in order for Sibuya to keep track on the prides movements.


Baby Giraffe

Published: September 04, 2007
Length: 43:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: lixoo81

Baby giraffe in Kariega National Park near Port Elizabeth in South Africa.


buffalo attacks safari jeep

Published: February 28, 2009
Length: 22:21 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: picaza66

in kariega game reserve, south africa.


R72 mudslide (20 Oct 2012)

Published: October 20, 2012
Length: 14:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mike Smuts

The Eastern Cape is currently experiencing heavy flooding. I encountered lots of water on the road and some small mudslides on the way back to Boesmansriviermond from Port Alfred on the R72....


Buffalo charging at Kariega game reserve

Published: September 04, 2008
Length: 33:23 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: James Barron

On our honeymoon we went on a game reserve for 3 days. On the 2nd day our ranger (Wynand) was showing us the buffalo when one decided that we should not be there so chased us out of the area...


Tussen Boesmans en Kwaaihoek op Herfsaand

Published: May 06, 2013
Length: 31:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Attie Heunis

Boesmans is bekend as 'n vakansieplek in die somer, maar ons wat hier bly weet dat dit net so asemrowende mooi plek is dwarsdeur die jaar.


Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge

Published: November 26, 2013
Length: 19:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kariega Game Reserve

Kariega Game Reserve is set in the beautiful Eastern Cape region of South Africa. This stunning safari destination offers untouched bushveld, incredible vistas, two abundant rivers and dramatic...


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