Cape TownPanchang
Wednesday, December 27, 2023 · Western Cape
The day at a glance
TithiPratipada until 03:16 am+1 next day
NakshatraArdra until 07:58 pm
Margashirsha · Krishna Paksha
Rahu Kala12:47 pm–02:35 pm
- Yamaganda
- 07:23 am–09:11 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 09:30 am–11:11 am
- Gulika
- 10:59 am–12:47 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:18 pm–01:15 pm
- Sunrise
- 05:34 am
- Sunset
- 07:59 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
- 04:18 am – 04:56 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 09:30 am – 11:11 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 07:23 am – 09:11 am
- Gulika
- 10:59 am – 12:47 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:18 pm – 01:15 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 12:47 pm – 02:35 pm
At sunrise, 05:34 am
1Tithi
Pratipada
Krishna Paksha
until 03:16 am+1 next day12% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Ardra
Pada 2 · Lord: Rahu
until 07:58 pm43% elapsed
3Yoga
Brahma
until 11:11 pm25% elapsed
4Karana
Balava
until 02:51 pm25% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Full Moon · 100%
- Sunrise
- 05:34 am
- Sunset
- 07:59 pm
- Dawn
- 05:05 am
- Dusk
- 08:28 pm
- Solar noon
- 12:47 pm
- Day duration
- 14h 25m
- Moonset
- —
- Moonrise
- 08:56 pm · 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 05:34 am and sets at 07:59 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 27, 2023, the tithi in Cape Town is Pratipada (Krishna Paksha), ending at 03:16 am. The nakshatra is Ardra.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on December 27, 2023 is from 12:47 pm to 02:35 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.