Cape TownPanchang
Friday, October 6, 2023 · Western Cape
The day at a glance
TithiAshtami until 04:38 am+1 next day
NakshatraArdra until 06:01 pm
Bhadrapada · Krishna Paksha
Rahu Kala11:00 am–12:34 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 07:15 am–08:58 am
- Gulika
- 07:51 am–09:25 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 08:48 am–09:38 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:09 pm–12:59 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 12:59 pm–01:50 pm
- Yamaganda
- 03:43 pm–05:18 pm
- Sunrise
- 06:17 am
- Sunset
- 06:52 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
- 04:45 am – 05:31 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 07:15 am – 08:58 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:09 pm – 12:59 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Gulika
- 07:51 am – 09:25 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 08:48 am – 09:38 am
- Rahu Kala
- 11:00 am – 12:34 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 12:59 pm – 01:50 pm
- Yamaganda
- 03:43 pm – 05:18 pm
At sunrise, 06:17 am
1Tithi
Ashtami
Krishna Paksha
until 04:38 am+1 next day13% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Ardra
Pada 3 · Lord: Rahu
until 06:01 pm55% elapsed
3Yoga
Parigha
until 02:00 am+1 next day18% elapsed
4Karana
Balava
until 03:47 pm25% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Last Quarter · 54%
- Sunrise
- 06:17 am
- Sunset
- 06:52 pm
- Dawn
- 05:51 am
- Dusk
- 07:17 pm
- Solar noon
- 12:34 pm
- Day duration
- 12h 35m
- Moonset
- 11:05 am
- Moonrise
- 02:34 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 06:17 am and sets at 06:52 pm. The running tithi is Ashtami in the month of Bhadrapada. 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 October 6, 2023, the tithi in Cape Town is Ashtami (Krishna Paksha), ending at 04:38 am. The nakshatra is Ardra.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on October 6, 2023 is from 11:00 am to 12:34 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.