Cape TownPanchang
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 · Western Cape
Amavasya
The day at a glance
TithiAmavasya until 11:38 am
NakshatraAshlesha until 01:27 pm
Adhika Shravana · Krishna Paksha
Rahu Kala12:50 pm–02:12 pm
- Yamaganda
- 08:46 am–10:07 am
- Gulika
- 11:29 am–12:50 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 11:39 am–01:27 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:29 pm–01:12 pm
- Varjyam
- 02:58 am–04:46 am
- Sunrise
- 07:24 am
- Sunset
- 06:17 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
- 05:39 am – 06:32 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 11:39 am – 01:27 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 08:46 am – 10:07 am
- Gulika
- 11:29 am – 12:50 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:29 pm – 01:12 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 12:50 pm – 02:12 pm
- Varjyam
- 02:58 am – 04:46 am
At sunrise, 07:24 am
1Tithi
Amavasya
Krishna Paksha
until 11:38 am84% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Ashlesha
Pada 4 · Lord: Mercury
until 01:27 pm78% elapsed
3Yoga
Variyan
until 03:00 pm70% elapsed
4Karana
Naga
until 11:38 am68% elapsed
Sun & Moon
New Moon · 0%
- Sunrise
- 07:24 am
- Sunset
- 06:17 pm
- Dawn
- 06:58 am
- Dusk
- 06:42 pm
- Solar noon
- 12:50 pm
- Day duration
- 10h 52m
- Moonset
- 06:17 pm
- Moonrise
- 07:47 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 07:24 am and sets at 06:17 pm. The running tithi is Amavasya in the month of Adhika Shravana. 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 August 16, 2023, the tithi in Cape Town is Amavasya (Krishna Paksha), ending at 11:38 am. The nakshatra is Ashlesha.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on August 16, 2023 is from 12:50 pm to 02:12 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.