Panchang · Cape Town
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 · Western Cape
WednesdayMuhurta qualityModerate
Amanta month: Magha
Purnimanta month: Magha
Samvatsara: Vikram 2082 (Kalayukti) · Shaka 1947 (Vishvavasu)
Lord: Mercury
05:56 am07:58 pm
Rahu Kalaavoidbestfavourable
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Tithi
Tritiya
Shukla Paksha
until 11:17 pm28% elapsed
Nakshatra
Dhanishta
Pada 4 · Lord: Mars
until 10:28 am82% elapsed
Yoga
Vyatipata
until 03:28 pm58% elapsed
Karana
Taitila
until 11:18 am56% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waxing Crescent · 6%
Sunrise
05:56 am
Sunset
07:58 pm
Dawn
05:28 am
Dusk
08:25 pm
Solar noon
12:57 pm
Day duration
14h 1m
Moonrise
08:18 am · Hindu dayMoonset
09:40 pm
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 04:36 am – 05:16 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 03:36 am – 05:14 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 07:41 am – 09:27 am
- Gulika
- 11:12 am – 12:57 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:29 pm – 01:25 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 12:57 pm – 02:42 pm
- Varjyam
- 05:48 pm – 07:26 pm
Today in Cape Town the sun rises at 05:56 am and sets at 07:58 pm. The running tithi is Tritiya 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 21, 2026, the tithi in Cape Town is Tritiya (Shukla Paksha), ending at 11:17 pm. The nakshatra is Dhanishta.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on January 21, 2026 is from 12:57 pm to 02:42 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.
Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Africa/Johannesburg