Cape TownPanchang
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 · Western Cape
The day at a glance
TithiTrayodashi until 02:10 pm
NakshatraSwati until 04:16 am+1 next day
Vaishakha · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala03:16 pm–04:32 pm
- Varjyam
- 08:20 am–10:04 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 09:38 am–10:19 am
- Yamaganda
- 10:09 am–11:26 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:22 pm–01:03 pm
- Gulika
- 12:42 pm–01:59 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 06:44 pm–08:28 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 11:20 pm–12:15 am
- Sunrise
- 07:36 am
- Sunset
- 05:49 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
- 05:46 am – 06:41 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:22 pm – 01:03 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 06:44 pm – 08:28 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Varjyam
- 08:20 am – 10:04 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 09:38 am – 10:19 am
- Yamaganda
- 10:09 am – 11:26 am
- Gulika
- 12:42 pm – 01:59 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 03:16 pm – 04:32 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 11:20 pm – 12:15 am
At sunrise, 07:36 am
1Tithi
Trayodashi
Shukla Paksha
until 02:10 pm74% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Swati
Pada 1 · Lord: Rahu
until 04:16 am+1 next day20% elapsed
3Yoga
Vyatipata
until 09:05 am94% elapsed
4Karana
Taitila
until 02:10 pm48% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 95%
- Sunrise
- 07:36 am
- Sunset
- 05:49 pm
- Dawn
- 07:09 am
- Dusk
- 06:16 pm
- Solar noon
- 12:42 pm
- Day duration
- 10h 13m
- Moonset
- 06:21 am
- Moonrise
- 04:27 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 07:36 am and sets at 05:49 pm. The running tithi is Trayodashi 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 21, 2024, the tithi in Cape Town is Trayodashi (Shukla Paksha), ending at 02:10 pm. The nakshatra is Swati.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on May 21, 2024 is from 03:16 pm to 04:32 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.