Panchang · Cape Town
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 · Western Cape
WednesdayMuhurta qualityGood
Pradosham
Amanta month: Margashirsha
Purnimanta month: Pausha
Samvatsara: Vikram 2082 (Kalayukti) · Shaka 1947 (Vishvavasu)
Lord: Mercury
05:30 am07:54 pm
Rahu Kalaavoidbestfavourable
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Tithi
Trayodashi
Krishna Paksha
until 11:03 pm34% elapsed
Nakshatra
Vishakha
Pada 3 · Lord: Jupiter
until 01:41 pm70% elapsed
Yoga
Sukarma
until 10:46 am79% elapsed
Karana
Gara
until 09:46 am68% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waning Crescent · 8%
Sunrise
05:30 am
Sunset
07:54 pm
Dawn
05:01 am
Dusk
08:23 pm
Solar noon
12:42 pm
Day duration
14h 25m
Moonrise
03:49 am · Hindu dayMoonset
05:57 pm
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Amrit Kalam
- 03:46 am – 05:34 am
- Brahma Muhurta
- 04:13 am – 04:51 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 07:18 am – 09:06 am
- Gulika
- 10:54 am – 12:42 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:13 pm – 01:11 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 12:42 pm – 02:30 pm
- Varjyam
- 06:10 pm – 07:58 pm
Today in Cape Town the sun rises at 05:30 am and sets at 07:54 pm. The running tithi is Trayodashi 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 17, 2025, the tithi in Cape Town is Trayodashi (Krishna Paksha), ending at 11:03 pm. The nakshatra is Vishakha.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on December 17, 2025 is from 12:42 pm to 02:30 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.
Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Africa/Johannesburg