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Thursday, October 8, 2026 · Gauteng

Pradosham

The day at a glance

TithiTrayodashi until 06:46 pm

NakshatraPurva Phalguni until 05:50 pm

Bhadrapada · Krishna Paksha

Rahu Kala01:30 pm–03:04 pm

Yamaganda
05:40 am–07:14 am
Gulika
08:48 am–10:22 am
Durmuhurtam 1
09:51 am–10:41 am
Abhijit Muhurta
11:31 am–12:21 pm
Amrit Kalam
11:31 am–01:06 pm
Durmuhurtam 2
02:51 pm–03:41 pm
Varjyam
01:02 am–02:37 am
Sunrise
05:40 am
Sunset
06:11 pm

Times for Soweto (GMT+2)

05:40 am06:11 pm
Fig. 1. The day in Soweto, sunrise to next sunrise

Tap an arc or a row to see its timing.

Rahu Kalaavoidbestnightnow

Table 1. Today’s windows to use and to avoid

Auspicious timings

Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.

Brahma Muhurta
04:08 am – 04:54 am
Abhijit Muhurta
11:31 am – 12:21 pm
Amrit Kalam
11:31 am – 01:06 pm

Inauspicious periods

Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.

Yamaganda
05:40 am – 07:14 am
Gulika
08:48 am – 10:22 am
Durmuhurtam 1
09:51 am – 10:41 am
Rahu Kala
01:30 pm – 03:04 pm
Durmuhurtam 2
02:51 pm – 03:41 pm
Varjyam
01:02 am – 02:37 am

At sunrise, 05:40 am

1Tithi
Trayodashi
Krishna Paksha
until 06:46 pm43% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni
Pada 2 · Lord: Venus
until 05:50 pm49% elapsed
3Yoga
Shukla
until 09:28 pm29% elapsed
4Karana
Gara
until 07:14 am86% elapsed

Sun & Moon

Waning Crescent

Waning Crescent · 7%

Sunrise
05:40 am
Sunset
06:11 pm
Dawn
05:17 am
Dusk
06:35 pm
Solar noon
11:56 am
Day duration
12h 31m
Moonset
04:11 pm
Moonrise
04:44 am · Hindu day

Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Soweto · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Africa/Johannesburg

Today in Soweto the sun rises at 05:40 am and sets at 06:11 pm. The running tithi is Trayodashi in the month of Bhadrapada. All timings are computed for Soweto's coordinates (-26.2678, 27.8585).

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Soweto?
On October 8, 2026, the tithi in Soweto is Trayodashi (Krishna Paksha), ending at 06:46 pm. The nakshatra is Purva Phalguni.
What is the Rahu Kalam time in Soweto today?
Rahu Kalam in Soweto on October 8, 2026 is from 01:30 pm to 03:04 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.