Cape TownPanchang
Friday, May 12, 2023 · Western Cape
The day at a glance
TithiAshtami until 03:21 am+1 next day
NakshatraShravana until 09:33 am
Vaishakha · Krishna Paksha
Rahu Kala11:24 am–12:42 pm
- Gulika
- 08:47 am–10:05 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 09:34 am–10:16 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:21 pm–01:03 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 01:03 pm–01:45 pm
- Varjyam
- 01:18 pm–02:48 pm
- Yamaganda
- 03:19 pm–04:37 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 10:19 pm–11:49 pm
- Sunrise
- 07:29 am
- Sunset
- 05:55 pm
Times for Cape Town (GMT+2)
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Table 1. Today’s windows to use and to avoid
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 05:40 am – 06:34 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:21 pm – 01:03 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 10:19 pm – 11:49 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Gulika
- 08:47 am – 10:05 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 09:34 am – 10:16 am
- Rahu Kala
- 11:24 am – 12:42 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 01:03 pm – 01:45 pm
- Varjyam
- 01:18 pm – 02:48 pm
- Yamaganda
- 03:19 pm – 04:37 pm
At sunrise, 07:29 am
1Tithi
Ashtami
Krishna Paksha
until 03:21 am+1 next day9% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Shravana
Pada 4 · Lord: Moon
until 09:33 am91% elapsed
3Yoga
Shukla
until 08:47 am94% elapsed
4Karana
Balava
until 04:28 pm17% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Last Quarter · 54%
- Sunrise
- 07:29 am
- Sunset
- 05:55 pm
- Dawn
- 07:02 am
- Dusk
- 06:22 pm
- Solar noon
- 12:42 pm
- Day duration
- 10h 27m
- Moonset
- 01:53 pm
- Moonrise
- 12:43 am · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Cape Town · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Africa/Johannesburg
Today in Cape Town the sun rises at 07:29 am and sets at 05:55 pm. The running tithi is Ashtami in the month of Vaishakha. All timings are computed for Cape Town's coordinates (-33.9258, 18.4232).
Frequently asked questions
- What is today's tithi in Cape Town?
- On May 12, 2023, the tithi in Cape Town is Ashtami (Krishna Paksha), ending at 03:21 am. The nakshatra is Shravana.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on May 12, 2023 is from 11:24 am to 12:42 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.