Panchang · Cape Town
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 · Western Cape
WednesdayMuhurta qualityPoor
Amavasya
Amanta month: Phalguna
Purnimanta month: Chaitra
Samvatsara: Vikram 2082 (Kalayukti) · Shaka 1947 (Vishvavasu)
Lord: Mercury
06:47 am07:00 pm
Rahu Kalaavoidbestfavourable
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Tithi
Amavasya
Krishna Paksha
until 03:23 am8% elapsed
Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada
Pada 1 · Lord: Jupiter
until 01:51 am18% elapsed
Yoga
Shubha
until 12:31 am18% elapsed
Karana
Chatushpada
until 04:13 pm16% elapsed
Sun & Moon
New Moon · 1%
Sunrise
06:47 am
Sunset
07:00 pm
Dawn
06:22 am
Dusk
07:25 pm
Solar noon
12:54 pm
Day duration
12h 13m
Moonrise
07:04 am · Hindu dayMoonset
06:38 pm
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 05:13 am – 06:00 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 06:07 pm – 07:39 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 08:19 am – 09:50 am
- Varjyam
- 08:50 am – 10:23 am
- Gulika
- 11:22 am – 12:54 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:29 pm – 01:18 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 12:54 pm – 02:25 pm
Today in Cape Town the sun rises at 06:47 am and sets at 07:00 pm. The running tithi is Amavasya 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 18, 2026, the tithi in Cape Town is Amavasya (Krishna Paksha), ending at 03:23 am. The nakshatra is Purva Bhadrapada.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on March 18, 2026 is from 12:54 pm to 02:25 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.
Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Africa/Johannesburg