Cape TownPanchang
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 · Western Cape
The day at a glance
TithiTrayodashi until 06:55 pm
NakshatraJyeshtha until 05:41 pm
Margashirsha · Krishna Paksha
Rahu Kala04:27 pm–06:14 pm
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 08:36 am–09:33 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 09:12 am–10:45 am
- Yamaganda
- 09:18 am–11:05 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:24 pm–01:21 pm
- Gulika
- 12:53 pm–02:40 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 11:55 pm–12:33 am
- Varjyam
- 01:11 am–02:41 am
- Sunrise
- 05:44 am
- Sunset
- 08:01 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
- 04:27 am – 05:05 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 09:12 am – 10:45 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:24 pm – 01:21 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 08:36 am – 09:33 am
- Yamaganda
- 09:18 am – 11:05 am
- Gulika
- 12:53 pm – 02:40 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 04:27 pm – 06:14 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 11:55 pm – 12:33 am
- Varjyam
- 01:11 am – 02:41 am
At sunrise, 05:44 am
1Tithi
Trayodashi
Krishna Paksha
until 06:55 pm41% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Jyeshtha
Pada 2 · Lord: Mercury
until 05:41 pm48% elapsed
3Yoga
Vriddhi
until 08:52 pm29% elapsed
4Karana
Gara
until 07:47 am82% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waning Crescent · 7%
- Sunrise
- 05:44 am
- Sunset
- 08:01 pm
- Dawn
- 05:16 am
- Dusk
- 08:29 pm
- Solar noon
- 12:53 pm
- Day duration
- 14h 16m
- Moonset
- 06:24 pm
- Moonrise
- 04:13 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 05:44 am and sets at 08:01 pm. The running tithi is Trayodashi 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 January 9, 2024, the tithi in Cape Town is Trayodashi (Krishna Paksha), ending at 06:55 pm. The nakshatra is Jyeshtha.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on January 9, 2024 is from 04:27 pm to 06:14 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.