Panchang · Cape Town
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · Western Cape
TuesdayMuhurta qualityInauspicious
Amanta month: Phalguna
Purnimanta month: Chaitra
Samvatsara: Vikram 2082 (Kalayukti) · Shaka 1947 (Vishvavasu)
Lord: Mars
06:47 am07:01 pm
Rahu Kalaavoidbestfavourable
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Tithi
Chaturdashi
Krishna Paksha
until 04:55 am4% elapsed
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha
Pada 1 · Lord: Rahu
until 02:39 am16% elapsed
Yoga
Sadhya
until 02:51 am9% elapsed
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 05:29 pm8% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waning Crescent · 4%
Sunrise
06:47 am
Sunset
07:01 pm
Dawn
06:22 am
Dusk
07:26 pm
Solar noon
12:54 pm
Day duration
12h 14m
Moonrise
05:58 am · Hindu dayMoonset
06:10 pm
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 05:13 am – 06:00 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:29 pm – 01:18 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 07:31 pm – 09:06 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Durmuhurtam
- 09:13 am – 10:02 am
- Yamaganda
- 09:50 am – 11:22 am
- Varjyam
- 10:00 am – 11:35 am
- Gulika
- 12:54 pm – 02:26 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 03:57 pm – 05:29 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:44 pm – 12:31 am
Today in Cape Town the sun rises at 06:47 am and sets at 07:01 pm. The running tithi is Chaturdashi 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 17, 2026, the tithi in Cape Town is Chaturdashi (Krishna Paksha), ending at 04:55 am. The nakshatra is Shatabhisha.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on March 17, 2026 is from 03:57 pm to 05:29 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.
Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Africa/Johannesburg