Cape TownPanchang
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 · Western Cape
The day at a glance
TithiAshtami until 02:53 am+1 next day
NakshatraAshlesha until 11:55 am
Vaishakha · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala12:42 pm–02:00 pm
- Yamaganda
- 08:49 am–10:07 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 10:10 am–11:55 am
- Gulika
- 11:24 am–12:42 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:21 pm–01:03 pm
- Varjyam
- 01:19 am–03:07 am
- Sunrise
- 07:31 am
- Sunset
- 05:53 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
- 05:42 am – 06:37 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 10:10 am – 11:55 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 08:49 am – 10:07 am
- Gulika
- 11:24 am – 12:42 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:21 pm – 01:03 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 12:42 pm – 02:00 pm
- Varjyam
- 01:19 am – 03:07 am
At sunrise, 07:31 am
1Tithi
Ashtami
Shukla Paksha
until 02:53 am+1 next day26% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Ashlesha
Pada 4 · Lord: Mercury
until 11:55 am83% elapsed
3Yoga
Dhruva
until 04:53 am+1 next day14% elapsed
4Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 01:48 pm52% elapsed
Sun & Moon
First Quarter · 48%
- Sunrise
- 07:31 am
- Sunset
- 05:53 pm
- Dawn
- 07:05 am
- Dusk
- 06:19 pm
- Solar noon
- 12:42 pm
- Day duration
- 10h 21m
- Moonset
- 12:40 am
- Moonrise
- 01:58 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 07:31 am and sets at 05:53 pm. The running tithi is Ashtami 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 15, 2024, the tithi in Cape Town is Ashtami (Shukla Paksha), ending at 02:53 am. The nakshatra is Ashlesha.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on May 15, 2024 is from 12:42 pm to 02:00 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.