Panchang · Cape Town
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 · Western Cape
TuesdayMuhurta qualityModerate
Pradosham
Amanta month: Margashirsha
Purnimanta month: Pausha
Samvatsara: Vikram 2082 (Kalayukti) · Shaka 1947 (Vishvavasu)
Lord: Mars
05:29 am07:54 pm
Rahu Kalaavoidbestfavourable
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Tithi
Dwadashi
Krishna Paksha
until 08:27 pm44% elapsed
Nakshatra
Swati
Pada 4 · Lord: Rahu
until 10:39 am81% elapsed
Yoga
Atiganda
until 09:52 am82% elapsed
Karana
Kaulava
until 07:08 am88% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waning Crescent · 13%
Sunrise
05:29 am
Sunset
07:54 pm
Dawn
05:00 am
Dusk
08:23 pm
Solar noon
12:41 pm
Day duration
14h 25m
Moonrise
03:11 am · Hindu dayMoonset
04:58 pm
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 04:13 am – 04:51 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:13 pm – 01:10 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 03:46 am – 05:34 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Durmuhurtam
- 08:22 am – 09:20 am
- Yamaganda
- 09:05 am – 10:53 am
- Gulika
- 12:42 pm – 02:30 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 04:18 pm – 06:06 pm
- Varjyam
- 04:58 pm – 06:46 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:44 pm – 12:23 am
Today in Cape Town the sun rises at 05:29 am and sets at 07:54 pm. The running tithi is Dwadashi in the month of Margashirsha. 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 December 16, 2025, the tithi in Cape Town is Dwadashi (Krishna Paksha), ending at 08:27 pm. The nakshatra is Swati.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on December 16, 2025 is from 04:18 pm to 06:06 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.
Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Africa/Johannesburg