Panchang · Cape Town
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 · Western Cape
TuesdayMuhurta qualityPoor
Amavasya
Amanta month: Magha
Purnimanta month: Phalguna
Samvatsara: Vikram 2082 (Kalayukti) · Shaka 1947 (Vishvavasu)
Lord: Mars
06:23 am07:36 pm
Rahu Kalaavoidbestfavourable
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Tithi
Amavasya
Krishna Paksha
until 02:01 pm68% elapsed
Nakshatra
Dhanishta
Pada 3 · Lord: Mars
until 05:46 pm53% elapsed
Yoga
Parigha
until 08:58 pm35% elapsed
Karana
Naga
until 02:01 pm36% elapsed
Sun & Moon
New Moon · 0%
Sunrise
06:23 am
Sunset
07:36 pm
Dawn
05:57 am
Dusk
08:02 pm
Solar noon
01:00 pm
Day duration
13h 13m
Moonrise
07:11 am · Hindu dayMoonset
07:42 pm
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 04:57 am – 05:40 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 07:09 am – 08:47 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:33 pm – 01:26 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Durmuhurtam
- 09:01 am – 09:54 am
- Yamaganda
- 09:41 am – 11:20 am
- Gulika
- 12:59 pm – 02:39 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 04:18 pm – 05:57 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:55 pm – 12:38 am
- Varjyam
- 12:58 am – 02:34 am
Today in Cape Town the sun rises at 06:23 am and sets at 07:36 pm. The running tithi is Amavasya 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 February 17, 2026, the tithi in Cape Town is Amavasya (Krishna Paksha), ending at 02:01 pm. The nakshatra is Dhanishta.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on February 17, 2026 is from 04:18 pm to 05:57 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.
Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Africa/Johannesburg