Cape TownPanchang
Tuesday, December 28, 2027 · Western Cape
The day at a glance
TithiPratipada until 11:58 pm
NakshatraPurva Ashadha until 03:55 am+1 next day
Pausha · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala04:23 pm–06:11 pm
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 08:28 am–09:26 am
- Yamaganda
- 09:11 am–10:59 am
- Varjyam
- 12:08 pm–01:53 pm
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:18 pm–01:16 pm
- Gulika
- 12:47 pm–02:35 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 10:39 pm–12:24 am
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 11:50 pm–12:28 am
- Sunrise
- 05:35 am
- Sunset
- 07:59 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
- 04:18 am – 04:57 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:18 pm – 01:16 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 10:39 pm – 12:24 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 08:28 am – 09:26 am
- Yamaganda
- 09:11 am – 10:59 am
- Varjyam
- 12:08 pm – 01:53 pm
- Gulika
- 12:47 pm – 02:35 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 04:23 pm – 06:11 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 11:50 pm – 12:28 am
At sunrise, 05:35 am
1Tithi
Pratipada
Shukla Paksha
until 11:58 pm29% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Purva Ashadha
Pada 1 · Lord: Venus
until 03:55 am+1 next day15% elapsed
3Yoga
Dhruva
until 04:48 am+1 next day5% elapsed
4Karana
Kimstughna
until 11:02 am58% elapsed
Sun & Moon
New Moon · 0%
- Sunrise
- 05:35 am
- Sunset
- 07:59 pm
- Dawn
- 05:06 am
- Dusk
- 08:28 pm
- Solar noon
- 12:47 pm
- Day duration
- 14h 24m
- Moonset
- 08:37 pm
- Moonrise
- 05:55 am · 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 05:35 am and sets at 07:59 pm. The running tithi is Pratipada in the month of Pausha. 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 28, 2027, the tithi in Cape Town is Pratipada (Shukla Paksha), ending at 11:58 pm. The nakshatra is Purva Ashadha.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Cape Town today?
- Rahu Kalam in Cape Town on December 28, 2027 is from 04:23 pm to 06:11 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.