Cape TownPanchang
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 · Western Cape
The day at a glance
TithiAshtami until 09:07 pm
NakshatraPurva Phalguni until 12:07 am+1 next day
Kartika · Krishna Paksha
Rahu Kala04:11 pm–05:58 pm
- Varjyam
- 06:06 am–07:54 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 08:19 am–09:16 am
- Yamaganda
- 09:02 am–10:49 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:08 pm–01:05 pm
- Gulika
- 12:36 pm–02:24 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 04:55 pm–06:43 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 11:38 pm–12:17 am
- Sunrise
- 05:28 am
- Sunset
- 07:45 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
- 04:10 am – 04:49 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:08 pm – 01:05 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 04:55 pm – 06:43 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Varjyam
- 06:06 am – 07:54 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 08:19 am – 09:16 am
- Yamaganda
- 09:02 am – 10:49 am
- Gulika
- 12:36 pm – 02:24 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 04:11 pm – 05:58 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 11:38 pm – 12:17 am
At sunrise, 05:28 am
1Tithi
Ashtami
Krishna Paksha
until 09:07 pm41% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni
Pada 2 · Lord: Venus
until 12:07 am+1 next day31% elapsed
3Yoga
Vishkumbha
until 07:12 pm45% elapsed
4Karana
Balava
until 07:49 am82% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Last Quarter · 51%
- Sunrise
- 05:28 am
- Sunset
- 07:45 pm
- Dawn
- 04:59 am
- Dusk
- 08:14 pm
- Solar noon
- 12:36 pm
- Day duration
- 14h 18m
- Moonset
- 12:32 pm
- Moonrise
- 01:41 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 05:28 am and sets at 07:45 pm. The running tithi is Ashtami in the month of Kartika. 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 December 5, 2023, the tithi in Cape Town is Ashtami (Krishna Paksha), ending at 09:07 pm. The nakshatra is Purva Phalguni.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on December 5, 2023 is from 04:11 pm to 05:58 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.