Cape TownPanchang
Thursday, May 20, 2027 · Western Cape
Purnima
The day at a glance
TithiPurnima until 12:59 pm
NakshatraVishakha until 09:50 am
Vaishakha · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala01:59 pm–03:16 pm
- Yamaganda
- 07:34 am–08:51 am
- Gulika
- 10:08 am–11:25 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 11:00 am–11:41 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:22 pm–01:03 pm
- Varjyam
- 02:05 pm–03:47 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 03:06 pm–03:47 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 12:17 am–01:59 am
- Sunrise
- 07:34 am
- Sunset
- 05:50 pm
Times for Cape Town (GMT+2)
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Table 1. Today’s windows to use and to avoid
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 05:45 am – 06:40 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:22 pm – 01:03 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 12:17 am – 01:59 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 07:34 am – 08:51 am
- Gulika
- 10:08 am – 11:25 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 11:00 am – 11:41 am
- Rahu Kala
- 01:59 pm – 03:16 pm
- Varjyam
- 02:05 pm – 03:47 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 03:06 pm – 03:47 pm
At sunrise, 07:34 am
1Tithi
Purnima
Shukla Paksha
until 12:59 pm78% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Vishakha
Pada 4 · Lord: Jupiter
until 09:50 am91% elapsed
3Yoga
Parigha
until 06:55 pm52% elapsed
4Karana
Bava
until 12:59 pm56% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Full Moon · 100%
- Sunrise
- 07:34 am
- Sunset
- 05:50 pm
- Dawn
- 07:08 am
- Dusk
- 06:17 pm
- Solar noon
- 12:42 pm
- Day duration
- 10h 16m
- Moonset
- —
- Moonrise
- 05:39 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 07:34 am and sets at 05:50 pm. The running tithi is Purnima in the month of Vaishakha. 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 May 20, 2027, the tithi in Cape Town is Purnima (Shukla Paksha), ending at 12:59 pm. The nakshatra is Vishakha.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on May 20, 2027 is from 01:59 pm to 03:16 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.