Cape TownPanchang
Wednesday, August 18, 2027 · Western Cape
The day at a glance
TithiPratipada until 11:46 am
NakshatraShatabhisha until 01:45 am+1 next day
Shravana · Krishna Paksha
Rahu Kala12:50 pm–02:12 pm
- Varjyam
- 07:02 am–08:49 am
- Yamaganda
- 08:44 am–10:06 am
- Gulika
- 11:28 am–12:50 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:28 pm–01:12 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 05:44 pm–07:30 pm
- Sunrise
- 07:22 am
- Sunset
- 06:18 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.
Abhijit Muhurta is not observed on Wednesdays.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 05:37 am – 06:30 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 05:44 pm – 07:30 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Varjyam
- 07:02 am – 08:49 am
- Yamaganda
- 08:44 am – 10:06 am
- Gulika
- 11:28 am – 12:50 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:28 pm – 01:12 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 12:50 pm – 02:12 pm
At sunrise, 07:22 am
1Tithi
Pratipada
Krishna Paksha
until 11:46 am83% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Shatabhisha
Pada 2 · Lord: Rahu
until 01:45 am+1 next day31% elapsed
3Yoga
Atiganda
until 10:51 pm37% elapsed
4Karana
Kaulava
until 11:46 am66% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Full Moon · 99%
- Sunrise
- 07:22 am
- Sunset
- 06:18 pm
- Dawn
- 06:56 am
- Dusk
- 06:44 pm
- Solar noon
- 12:50 pm
- Day duration
- 10h 56m
- Moonset
- 07:42 am
- Moonrise
- 07:36 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 07:22 am and sets at 06:18 pm. The running tithi is Pratipada in the month of Shravana. 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 18, 2027, the tithi in Cape Town is Pratipada (Krishna Paksha), ending at 11:46 am. The nakshatra is Shatabhisha.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on August 18, 2027 is from 12:50 pm to 02:12 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.