Panchang · Cape Town
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 · Western Cape
Wednesday
Amanta month: Phalguna
Purnimanta month: Chaitra
Samvatsara: Vikram 2082 (Kalayukti) · Shaka 1947 (Vishvavasu)
Muhurta quality: Moderate
Lord: Mercury
06:36 am07:18 pm
Rahu Kalaavoidbestfavourable
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Tithi
Pratipada
Krishna Paksha
until 01:19 pm72% elapsed
Nakshatra
Uttara Phalguni
Pada 1 · Lord: Sun
until 04:47 am10% elapsed
Yoga
Shula
until 04:15 am5% elapsed
Karana
Kaulava
until 01:19 pm44% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Full Moon · 99%
Sunrise
06:36 am
Sunset
07:18 pm
Dawn
06:11 am
Dusk
07:44 pm
Solar noon
12:57 pm
Day duration
12h 42m
Moonrise
07:47 pm · Hindu dayMoonset
07:24 am
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 05:06 am – 05:51 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 09:24 pm – 11:02 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 08:11 am – 09:47 am
- Gulika
- 11:22 am – 12:57 pm
- Varjyam
- 11:32 am – 01:11 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:32 pm – 01:23 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 12:57 pm – 02:32 pm
Today in Cape Town the sun rises at 06:36 am and sets at 07:18 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 March 4, 2026, the tithi in Cape Town is Pratipada (Krishna Paksha), ending at 01:19 pm. The nakshatra is Uttara Phalguni.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on March 4, 2026 is from 12:57 pm to 02:32 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.
Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Africa/Johannesburg