Panchang · Cape Town
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 · Western Cape
WednesdayMuhurta qualityGood
Amanta month: Magha
Purnimanta month: Magha
Samvatsara: Vikram 2082 (Kalayukti) · Shaka 1947 (Vishvavasu)
Lord: Mercury
06:03 am07:54 pm
Rahu Kalaavoidbestfavourable
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Tithi
Dashami
Shukla Paksha
until 01:06 pm67% elapsed
Nakshatra
Rohini
Pada 1 · Lord: Moon
until 04:01 am1% elapsed
Yoga
Brahma
until 08:23 pm31% elapsed
Karana
Gara
until 01:06 pm34% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 72%
Sunrise
06:03 am
Sunset
07:54 pm
Dawn
05:36 am
Dusk
08:21 pm
Solar noon
12:59 pm
Day duration
13h 50m
Moonrise
04:08 pm · Hindu dayMoonset
12:53 am
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 04:42 am – 05:23 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 01:05 am – 02:33 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 07:47 am – 09:31 am
- Gulika
- 11:15 am – 12:58 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:31 pm – 01:26 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 12:58 pm – 02:42 pm
- Varjyam
- 08:40 pm – 10:08 pm
Today in Cape Town the sun rises at 06:03 am and sets at 07:54 pm. The running tithi is Dashami 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 28, 2026, the tithi in Cape Town is Dashami (Shukla Paksha), ending at 01:06 pm. The nakshatra is Rohini.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on January 28, 2026 is from 12:58 pm to 02:42 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.
Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Africa/Johannesburg