Cape TownPanchang
Wednesday, March 17, 2027 · Western Cape
The day at a glance
TithiDashami until 12:51 am+1 next day
NakshatraPunarvasu until 01:37 am+1 next day
Phalguna · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala12:54 pm–02:26 pm
- Yamaganda
- 08:18 am–09:50 am
- Gulika
- 11:22 am–12:54 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:29 pm–01:18 pm
- Varjyam
- 02:26 pm–03:55 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 11:23 pm–12:52 am
- Sunrise
- 06:46 am
- Sunset
- 07:01 pm
Times for Cape Town (GMT+2)
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Rahu Kalaavoidbestnightnow
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
- 05:13 am – 06:00 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 11:23 pm – 12:52 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 08:18 am – 09:50 am
- Gulika
- 11:22 am – 12:54 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:29 pm – 01:18 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 12:54 pm – 02:26 pm
- Varjyam
- 02:26 pm – 03:55 pm
At sunrise, 06:46 am
1Tithi
Dashami
Shukla Paksha
until 12:51 am+1 next day16% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Punarvasu
Pada 1 · Lord: Jupiter
until 01:37 am+1 next day16% elapsed
3Yoga
Shobhana
until 02:16 am+1 next day7% elapsed
4Karana
Taitila
until 02:04 pm33% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 67%
- Sunrise
- 06:46 am
- Sunset
- 07:01 pm
- Dawn
- 06:21 am
- Dusk
- 07:26 pm
- Solar noon
- 12:54 pm
- Day duration
- 12h 15m
- Moonset
- 01:55 am
- Moonrise
- 03:58 pm · 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 06:46 am and sets at 07:01 pm. The running tithi is Dashami 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, 2027, the tithi in Cape Town is Dashami (Shukla Paksha), ending at 12:51 am. The nakshatra is Punarvasu.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on March 17, 2027 is from 12:54 pm to 02:26 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.