Panchang · Cape Town
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 · Western Cape
Wednesday
Amanta month: Phalguna
Purnimanta month: Phalguna
Samvatsara: Vikram 2082 (Kalayukti) · Shaka 1947 (Vishvavasu)
Muhurta quality: Good
Lord: Mercury
06:24 am07:35 pm
Rahu Kalaavoidbestfavourable
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Tithi
Pratipada
Shukla Paksha
until 01:28 pm70% elapsed
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha
Pada 3 · Lord: Rahu
until 05:46 pm52% elapsed
Yoga
Shiva
until 07:14 pm42% elapsed
Karana
Bava
until 01:28 pm39% elapsed
Sun & Moon
New Moon · 1%
Sunrise
06:24 am
Sunset
07:35 pm
Dawn
05:58 am
Dusk
08:01 pm
Solar noon
01:00 pm
Day duration
13h 11m
Moonrise
07:11 am · Hindu dayMoonset
08:10 pm
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 04:57 am – 05:41 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 10:34 am – 12:10 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 08:03 am – 09:42 am
- Gulika
- 11:20 am – 12:59 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:33 pm – 01:26 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 12:59 pm – 02:38 pm
- Varjyam
- 12:03 am – 01:38 am
Today in Cape Town the sun rises at 06:24 am and sets at 07:35 pm. The running tithi is Pratipada in the month of Phalguna. 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 18, 2026, the tithi in Cape Town is Pratipada (Shukla Paksha), ending at 01:28 pm. The nakshatra is Shatabhisha.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on February 18, 2026 is from 12:59 pm to 02:38 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.
Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Africa/Johannesburg