Panchang · Cape Town
Monday, January 19, 2026 · Western Cape
MondayMuhurta qualityPoor
Amanta month: Magha
Purnimanta month: Magha
Samvatsara: Vikram 2082 (Kalayukti) · Shaka 1947 (Vishvavasu)
Lord: Moon
05:54 am07:58 pm
Rahu Kalaavoidbestfavourable
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Tithi
Pratipada
Shukla Paksha
until 10:44 pm32% elapsed
Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha
Pada 4 · Lord: Sun
until 08:22 am90% elapsed
Yoga
Vajra
until 05:15 pm52% elapsed
Karana
Kimstughna
until 10:21 am64% elapsed
Sun & Moon
New Moon · 0%
Sunrise
05:54 am
Sunset
07:58 pm
Dawn
05:26 am
Dusk
08:26 pm
Solar noon
12:56 pm
Day duration
14h 4m
Moonrise
06:12 am · Hindu dayMoonset
08:40 pm
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 04:35 am – 05:15 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:28 pm – 01:24 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 10:40 pm – 12:21 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Rahu Kala
- 07:40 am – 09:25 am
- Yamaganda
- 11:11 am – 12:56 pm
- Varjyam
- 12:34 pm – 02:15 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 01:24 pm – 02:21 pm
- Gulika
- 02:42 pm – 04:27 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 04:13 pm – 05:10 pm
Today in Cape Town the sun rises at 05:54 am and sets at 07:58 pm. The running tithi is Pratipada in the month of Magha. 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 January 19, 2026, the tithi in Cape Town is Pratipada (Shukla Paksha), ending at 10:44 pm. The nakshatra is Uttara Ashadha.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on January 19, 2026 is from 07:40 am to 09:25 am — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.
Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Africa/Johannesburg