Panchang · Cape Town
Monday, March 16, 2026 · Western Cape
MondayMuhurta qualityGood
Pradosham
Amanta month: Phalguna
Purnimanta month: Chaitra
Samvatsara: Vikram 2082 (Kalayukti) · Shaka 1947 (Vishvavasu)
Lord: Moon
06:46 am07:02 pm
Rahu Kalaavoidbestfavourable
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Tithi
Trayodashi
Krishna Paksha
until 05:53 am2% elapsed
Nakshatra
Dhanishta
Pada 1 · Lord: Mars
until 02:52 am18% elapsed
Yoga
Siddha
until 04:44 am3% elapsed
Karana
Gara
until 06:07 pm5% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waning Crescent · 9%
Sunrise
06:46 am
Sunset
07:02 pm
Dawn
06:21 am
Dusk
07:27 pm
Solar noon
12:54 pm
Day duration
12h 17m
Moonrise
04:54 am · Hindu dayMoonset
05:41 pm
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 05:12 am – 05:59 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:30 pm – 01:19 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 04:16 pm – 05:54 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Varjyam
- 06:30 am – 08:08 am
- Rahu Kala
- 08:18 am – 09:50 am
- Yamaganda
- 11:22 am – 12:54 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 01:19 pm – 02:08 pm
- Gulika
- 02:26 pm – 03:58 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 03:46 pm – 04:35 pm
Today in Cape Town the sun rises at 06:46 am and sets at 07:02 pm. The running tithi is Trayodashi 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 16, 2026, the tithi in Cape Town is Trayodashi (Krishna Paksha), ending at 05:53 am. The nakshatra is Dhanishta.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on March 16, 2026 is from 08:18 am to 09:50 am — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.
Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Africa/Johannesburg