Cape TownPanchang
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 · Western Cape
The day at a glance
TithiNavami until 11:44 am
NakshatraAshlesha until 04:26 am+1 next day
Chaitra · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala12:45 pm–02:09 pm
- Yamaganda
- 08:34 am–09:58 am
- Gulika
- 11:21 am–12:45 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:23 pm–01:07 pm
- Varjyam
- 03:59 pm–05:46 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 02:40 am–04:26 am
- Sunrise
- 07:10 am
- Sunset
- 06:20 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
- 05:28 am – 06:19 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 02:40 am – 04:26 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 08:34 am – 09:58 am
- Gulika
- 11:21 am – 12:45 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:23 pm – 01:07 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 12:45 pm – 02:09 pm
- Varjyam
- 03:59 pm – 05:46 pm
At sunrise, 07:10 am
1Tithi
Navami
Shukla Paksha
until 11:44 am82% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Ashlesha
Pada 1 · Lord: Mercury
until 04:26 am+1 next day20% elapsed
3Yoga
Shula
until 08:20 pm47% elapsed
4Karana
Kaulava
until 11:44 am65% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 64%
- Sunrise
- 07:10 am
- Sunset
- 06:20 pm
- Dawn
- 06:45 am
- Dusk
- 06:45 pm
- Solar noon
- 12:45 pm
- Day duration
- 11h 10m
- Moonset
- 01:51 am
- Moonrise
- 03:28 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 07:10 am and sets at 06:20 pm. The running tithi is Navami in the month of Chaitra. 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 April 17, 2024, the tithi in Cape Town is Navami (Shukla Paksha), ending at 11:44 am. The nakshatra is Ashlesha.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on April 17, 2024 is from 12:45 pm to 02:09 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.