Cape TownPanchang
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 · Western Cape
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The day at a glance
TithiTrayodashi until 06:59 pm
NakshatraAshwini until 03:52 am+1 next day
Vaishakha · Krishna Paksha
Rahu Kala12:42 pm–01:59 pm
- Yamaganda
- 08:50 am–10:07 am
- Gulika
- 11:25 am–12:42 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:21 pm–01:03 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 08:45 pm–10:20 pm
- Varjyam
- 11:55 pm–01:30 am
- Sunrise
- 07:32 am
- Sunset
- 05:52 pm
Times for Cape Town (GMT+2)
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Rahu Kalaavoidbestnightnow
Table 1. Today’s windows to use and to avoid
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
Abhijit Muhurta is not observed on Wednesdays.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 05:43 am – 06:38 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 08:45 pm – 10:20 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 08:50 am – 10:07 am
- Gulika
- 11:25 am – 12:42 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:21 pm – 01:03 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 12:42 pm – 01:59 pm
- Varjyam
- 11:55 pm – 01:30 am
At sunrise, 07:32 am
1Tithi
Trayodashi
Krishna Paksha
until 06:59 pm50% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Ashwini
Pada 1 · Lord: Ketu
until 03:52 am+1 next day14% elapsed
3Yoga
Ayushman
until 05:47 pm54% elapsed
4Karana
Vanija
until 06:59 pm0% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waning Crescent · 7%
- Sunrise
- 07:32 am
- Sunset
- 05:52 pm
- Dawn
- 07:06 am
- Dusk
- 06:19 pm
- Solar noon
- 12:42 pm
- Day duration
- 10h 19m
- Moonset
- 04:25 pm
- Moonrise
- 06:15 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 07:32 am and sets at 05:52 pm. The running tithi is Trayodashi 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 17, 2023, the tithi in Cape Town is Trayodashi (Krishna Paksha), ending at 06:59 pm. The nakshatra is Ashwini.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on May 17, 2023 is from 12:42 pm to 01:59 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.