Cape TownPanchang
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 · Western Cape
The day at a glance
TithiPratipada until 05:16 am+1 next day
NakshatraJyeshtha until 05:30 pm
Margashirsha · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala12:38 pm–02:26 pm
- Yamaganda
- 07:15 am–09:03 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 07:42 am–09:29 am
- Gulika
- 10:51 am–12:38 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:09 pm–01:07 pm
- Varjyam
- 02:29 am–04:17 am
- Sunrise
- 05:28 am
- Sunset
- 07:49 pm
Times for Cape Town (GMT+2)
Tap an arc or a row to see its timing.
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Table 1. Today’s windows to use and to avoid
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
Abhijit Muhurta is not observed on Wednesdays.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 04:10 am – 04:49 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 07:42 am – 09:29 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 07:15 am – 09:03 am
- Gulika
- 10:51 am – 12:38 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:09 pm – 01:07 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 12:38 pm – 02:26 pm
- Varjyam
- 02:29 am – 04:17 am
At sunrise, 05:28 am
1Tithi
Pratipada
Shukla Paksha
until 05:16 am+1 next day10% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Jyeshtha
Pada 3 · Lord: Mercury
until 05:30 pm55% elapsed
3Yoga
Shula
until 05:54 am+1 next day1% elapsed
4Karana
Kimstughna
until 04:02 pm20% elapsed
Sun & Moon
New Moon · 0%
- Sunrise
- 05:28 am
- Sunset
- 07:49 pm
- Dawn
- 04:59 am
- Dusk
- 08:18 pm
- Solar noon
- 12:38 pm
- Day duration
- 14h 21m
- Moonset
- 08:30 pm
- Moonrise
- — · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Cape Town · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Africa/Johannesburg
Today in Cape Town the sun rises at 05:28 am and sets at 07:49 pm. The running tithi is Pratipada in the month of Margashirsha. 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 December 9, 2026, the tithi in Cape Town is Pratipada (Shukla Paksha), ending at 05:16 am. The nakshatra is Jyeshtha.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on December 9, 2026 is from 12:38 pm to 02:26 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.