Panchang · Cape Town
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · Western Cape
WednesdayMuhurta qualityPoor
Amavasya
Amanta month: Ashadha
Purnimanta month: Shravana
Samvatsara: Vikram 2083 (Siddharthi) · Shaka 1948 (Parabhava)
Lord: Mercury
07:28 am06:14 pm
Rahu Kalaavoidbestfavourable
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Tithi
Amavasya
Krishna Paksha
until 07:36 pm43% elapsed
Nakshatra
Ashlesha
Pada 1 · Lord: Mercury
until 02:36 am14% elapsed
Yoga
Vyatipata
until 11:55 am78% elapsed
Karana
Chatushpada
until 08:57 am86% elapsed
Sun & Moon
New Moon · 0%
Sunrise
07:28 am
Sunset
06:14 pm
Dawn
07:02 am
Dusk
06:40 pm
Solar noon
12:51 pm
Day duration
10h 46m
Moonrise
07:53 am · Hindu dayMoonset
06:03 pm
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 05:42 am – 06:35 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 01:08 am – 02:36 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 08:49 am – 10:10 am
- Gulika
- 11:30 am – 12:51 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:30 pm – 01:13 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 12:51 pm – 02:12 pm
- Varjyam
- 04:17 pm – 05:45 pm
Today in Cape Town the sun rises at 07:28 am and sets at 06:14 pm. The running tithi is Amavasya in the month of Ashadha. 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 August 12, 2026, the tithi in Cape Town is Amavasya (Krishna Paksha), ending at 07:36 pm. The nakshatra is Ashlesha.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on August 12, 2026 is from 12:51 pm to 02:12 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.
Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Africa/Johannesburg