Cape TownPanchang
Saturday, May 18, 2024 · Western Cape
The day at a glance
TithiDashami until 07:53 am
NakshatraUttara Phalguni until 08:53 pm
Vaishakha · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala10:08 am–11:25 am
- Gulika
- 07:34 am–08:51 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 07:34 am–08:15 am
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 08:15 am–08:56 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:22 pm–01:03 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 12:45 pm–02:34 pm
- Yamaganda
- 01:59 pm–03:16 pm
- Varjyam
- 06:17 am–08:05 am
- Sunrise
- 07:34 am
- Sunset
- 05:51 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
- 05:44 am – 06:39 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:22 pm – 01:03 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 12:45 pm – 02:34 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Gulika
- 07:34 am – 08:51 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 07:34 am – 08:15 am
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 08:15 am – 08:56 am
- Rahu Kala
- 10:08 am – 11:25 am
- Yamaganda
- 01:59 pm – 03:16 pm
- Varjyam
- 06:17 am – 08:05 am
At sunrise, 07:34 am
1Tithi
Dashami
Shukla Paksha
until 07:53 am99% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Uttara Phalguni
Pada 3 · Lord: Sun
until 08:53 pm51% elapsed
3Yoga
Vajra
until 07:54 am+1 next day3% elapsed
4Karana
Gara
until 07:53 am98% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 75%
- Sunrise
- 07:34 am
- Sunset
- 05:51 pm
- Dawn
- 07:07 am
- Dusk
- 06:18 pm
- Solar noon
- 12:42 pm
- Day duration
- 10h 17m
- Moonset
- 03:27 am
- Moonrise
- 03:12 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 07:34 am and sets at 05:51 pm. The running tithi is Dashami 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 18, 2024, the tithi in Cape Town is Dashami (Shukla Paksha), ending at 07:53 am. The nakshatra is Uttara Phalguni.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on May 18, 2024 is from 10:08 am to 11:25 am — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.