Cape TownPanchang
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 · Western Cape
The day at a glance
TithiPratipada until 11:39 pm
NakshatraJyeshtha until 07:35 am
Margashirsha · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala12:40 pm–02:28 pm
- Yamaganda
- 07:16 am–09:04 am
- Gulika
- 10:52 am–12:40 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:11 pm–01:09 pm
- Varjyam
- 03:09 pm–04:40 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 12:14 am–01:44 am
- Sunrise
- 05:28 am
- Sunset
- 07:51 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.
Abhijit Muhurta is not observed on Wednesdays.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 04:11 am – 04:50 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 12:14 am – 01:44 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 07:16 am – 09:04 am
- Gulika
- 10:52 am – 12:40 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:11 pm – 01:09 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 12:40 pm – 02:28 pm
- Varjyam
- 03:09 pm – 04:40 pm
At sunrise, 05:28 am
1Tithi
Pratipada
Shukla Paksha
until 11:39 pm18% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Jyeshtha
Pada 4 · Lord: Mercury
until 07:35 am91% elapsed
3Yoga
Shula
until 12:47 pm66% elapsed
4Karana
Kimstughna
until 12:39 pm35% elapsed
Sun & Moon
New Moon · 0%
- Sunrise
- 05:28 am
- Sunset
- 07:51 pm
- Dawn
- 04:59 am
- Dusk
- 08:21 pm
- Solar noon
- 12:40 pm
- Day duration
- 14h 23m
- Moonset
- 08:44 pm
- Moonrise
- 05:31 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 07:51 pm. The running tithi is Pratipada in the month of Margashirsha. 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 13, 2023, the tithi in Cape Town is Pratipada (Shukla Paksha), ending at 11:39 pm. The nakshatra is Jyeshtha.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on December 13, 2023 is from 12:40 pm to 02:28 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.