Cape TownPanchang
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 · Western Cape
The day at a glance
TithiPratipada until 02:51 am+1 next day
NakshatraBharani until 10:03 am
Vaishakha · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala12:42 pm–02:01 pm
- Yamaganda
- 08:45 am–10:04 am
- Gulika
- 11:23 am–12:42 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:21 pm–01:03 pm
- Varjyam
- 09:14 pm–10:44 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 06:11 am–07:40 am
- Sunrise
- 07:26 am
- Sunset
- 05:58 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
- 05:39 am – 06:32 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 06:11 am – 07:40 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 08:45 am – 10:04 am
- Gulika
- 11:23 am – 12:42 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:21 pm – 01:03 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 12:42 pm – 02:01 pm
- Varjyam
- 09:14 pm – 10:44 pm
At sunrise, 07:26 am
1Tithi
Pratipada
Shukla Paksha
until 02:51 am+1 next day10% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Bharani
Pada 4 · Lord: Venus
until 10:03 am88% elapsed
3Yoga
Saubhagya
until 02:10 pm68% elapsed
4Karana
Kimstughna
until 04:03 pm20% elapsed
Sun & Moon
New Moon · 0%
- Sunrise
- 07:26 am
- Sunset
- 05:58 pm
- Dawn
- 07:00 am
- Dusk
- 06:24 pm
- Solar noon
- 12:42 pm
- Day duration
- 10h 32m
- Moonset
- 05:58 pm
- Moonrise
- 07:48 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 07:26 am and sets at 05:58 pm. The running tithi is Pratipada in the month of Vaishakha. 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 May 8, 2024, the tithi in Cape Town is Pratipada (Shukla Paksha), ending at 02:51 am. The nakshatra is Bharani.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on May 8, 2024 is from 12:42 pm to 02:01 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.