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Panchang today in Durban: choghadiya, Rahu kaal and tithi
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Durban has the largest Indian origin population in Africa, with roots going back to the 1860s. This page gives the full daily panchang worked out for Durban itself, so you do not have to convert an Indian timing or guess the daylight saving change.
Panchang for Durban, Saturday, 3 October 2026
| Element | Today in Durban |
|---|---|
| Vaar (weekday) | Saturday |
| Tithi at sunrise | Ashtami · Krishna Paksha |
| Tithi ends | Sun 4 Oct, 2:22 AM |
| Nakshatra | Ardra |
| Yoga | Variyana |
| Moon sign | Mithun (Gemini) |
| Sunrise | 5:32 AM |
| Sunset | 5:58 PM |
| Moonrise | 12:27 AM |
| Moonset | 10:31 AM |
| Day length | 12h 26m |
| Time zone offset | UTC+2 |
Rahu kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Abhijit in Durban
| Period | Start | End | Traditional reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahu kaal | 8:38 AM | 10:11 AM | Avoided for new starts |
| Yamaganda | 1:18 PM | 2:51 PM | Avoided for new starts |
| Gulika kaal | 5:32 AM | 7:05 AM | Avoided for new starts in many traditions |
| Abhijit muhurat | 11:20 AM | 12:10 PM | Favoured midday window |
Day choghadiya in Durban
| Choghadiya | Start | End | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaal | 5:32 AM | 7:05 AM | Avoid |
| Shubh | 7:05 AM | 8:38 AM | Good |
| Rog | 8:38 AM | 10:11 AM | Avoid |
| Udveg | 10:11 AM | 11:45 AM | Avoid |
| Char | 11:45 AM | 1:18 PM | Good |
| Labh | 1:18 PM | 2:51 PM | Good |
| Amrit | 2:51 PM | 4:24 PM | Good |
| Kaal | 4:24 PM | 5:58 PM | Avoid |
Night choghadiya in Durban
| Choghadiya | Start | End | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labh | 5:58 PM | 7:24 PM | Good |
| Udveg | 7:24 PM | 8:51 PM | Avoid |
| Shubh | 8:51 PM | 10:18 PM | Good |
| Amrit | 10:18 PM | 11:44 PM | Good |
| Char | 11:44 PM | 1:11 AM | Good |
| Rog | 1:11 AM | 2:37 AM | Avoid |
| Kaal | 2:37 AM | 4:04 AM | Avoid |
| Labh | 4:04 AM | 5:30 AM | Good |
Next 7 days in Durban
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Tithi | Nakshatra | Rahu kaal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 3 October | 5:32 AM | 5:58 PM | Ashtami | Ardra | 8:38 AM to 10:11 AM |
| Sunday, 4 October | 5:30 AM | 5:58 PM | Navami | Punarvasu | 4:25 PM to 5:58 PM |
| Monday, 5 October | 5:29 AM | 5:59 PM | Dashami | Pushya | 7:03 AM to 8:37 AM |
| Tuesday, 6 October | 5:28 AM | 6:00 PM | Ekadashi | Ashlesha | 2:52 PM to 4:26 PM |
| Wednesday, 7 October | 5:27 AM | 6:00 PM | Dwadashi | Magha | 11:43 AM to 1:18 PM |
| Thursday, 8 October | 5:26 AM | 6:01 PM | Trayodashi | Purva Phalguni | 1:18 PM to 2:52 PM |
| Friday, 9 October | 5:25 AM | 6:01 PM | Chaturdashi | Uttara Phalguni | 10:08 AM to 11:43 AM |
Durban time compared with India
Today Delhi sees sunrise at 6:15 AM IST and Durban at 5:32 AM local time. Delhi's Rahu kaal is 9:12 AM to 10:41 AM IST, while Durban's is 8:38 AM to 10:11 AM local time. The two are not a simple time zone shift of each other, because each is one eighth of that city's own day.
- Durban uses South Africa Standard Time (SAST); today that is UTC+2 against India's UTC+5:30.
- Latitude -29.86 and longitude 31.02 decide local sunrise and sunset.
- The tithi and nakshatra change at the same instant worldwide, so they can change on a different local date.
How sunrise and Rahu kaal change through the year in Durban
These cities sit close to the equator or in the southern hemisphere and do not use daylight saving. In Singapore and Kuala Lumpur sunrise and sunset barely move all year, so choghadiya slots look almost the same in every month.
Durban and Nairobi follow their own steady zones too, which keeps the local panchang predictable for families planning puja and functions.
| Day | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Each choghadiya / Rahu kaal | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 2026-03-20 | 5:59 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 8m | 91 min | UTC+2 |
| June solstice | 2026-06-21 | 6:51 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 13m | 77 min | UTC+2 |
| September equinox | 2026-09-22 | 5:45 AM | 5:52 PM | 12h 6m | 91 min | UTC+2 |
| December solstice | 2026-12-21 | 4:51 AM | 6:56 PM | 14h 4m | 106 min | UTC+2 |
In Durban, one daytime choghadiya or Rahu kaal ranges from 106 min to 91 min across these four dates.
Upcoming Hindu festivals in Durban
The festival tithi in Durban local time, and the sky time that decides the ritual on the India date. Open a festival for the full guide.
| Festival | Tithi begins | Tithi ends | Key time on the India date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharad Navratri 2026 | Sat 10 Oct, 5:50 PM | Sun 11 Oct, 6:02 PM | Sunrise 5:22 AM |
| Dussehra 2026 | Tue 20 Oct, 9:21 AM | Wed 21 Oct, 10:42 AM | Sunset 6:09 PM |
| Karwa Chauth 2026 | Wed 28 Oct, 9:37 PM | Thu 29 Oct, 6:41 PM | Moonrise 10:18 PM |
| Ahoi Ashtami 2026 | Sun 1 Nov, 11:22 AM | Mon 2 Nov, 9:41 AM | Sunset 6:17 PM |
| Dhanteras 2026 | Fri 6 Nov, 7:01 AM | Sat 7 Nov, 7:18 AM | Sunset 6:21 PM |
| Diwali 2026 | Sun 8 Nov, 7:58 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 9:02 AM | Sunset 6:23 PM |
| Govardhan Puja 2026 | Mon 9 Nov, 9:02 AM | Tue 10 Nov, 10:31 AM | Sunrise 4:54 AM |
| Bhai Dooj 2026 | Tue 10 Nov, 10:31 AM | Wed 11 Nov, 12:24 PM | Sunrise 4:54 AM |
| Chhath Puja 2026 | Sat 14 Nov, 7:55 PM | Sun 15 Nov, 10:32 PM | Sunset 6:29 PM |
| Holi 2027 | Sun 21 Mar, 2:52 PM | Mon 22 Mar, 12:44 PM | Sunset 6:04 PM |
| Teej 2027 | Wed 4 Aug, 4:50 AM | Thu 5 Aug, 1:39 AM | Sunrise 6:39 AM |
What the panchang tells you
The five limbs
Panchang means five limbs: vaar (weekday), tithi (lunar day), nakshatra (the Moon's star), yoga (a Sun Moon combination) and karana (half a tithi). Families read them at local sunrise to plan puja, fasts and functions.
Choghadiya
The day and the night are each split into eight equal slots named Amrit, Shubh, Labh, Char, Udveg, Kaal and Rog. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are favoured, Char suits travel, and the other three are avoided for new beginnings. Gujarati and Rajasthani families use choghadiya the most, for shop openings, travel and buying gold.
Rahu kaal
One eighth of the daytime, at a fixed position for each weekday, is Rahu kaal. South Indian families especially avoid starting anything new in it. Because it is a fraction of the local day, it changes length with the season, which is why Durban needs its own timing.
- Pick your date above.
- Check Rahu kaal and avoid it for a new start.
- Choose a good choghadiya or Abhijit for the important task.
- For weddings and griha pravesh, confirm with your purohit.
Panchang Durban: questions
What is Rahu kaal today in Durban?
On Saturday, 3 October 2026, Rahu kaal in Durban is from 8:38 AM to 10:11 AM local time.
What is today's choghadiya in Durban?
The good day slots today are Shubh 7:05 AM to 8:38 AM, Char 11:45 AM to 1:18 PM, Labh 1:18 PM to 2:51 PM, Amrit 2:51 PM to 4:24 PM.
What tithi is it today in Durban?
Ashtami · Krishna Paksha at sunrise in Durban, ending Sun 4 Oct, 2:22 AM local time.
Can I use an Indian panchang in Durban?
Not directly. Durban is 3h 30m behind India today, and sunrise and sunset are different, so every slot must be recalculated for Durban. This page does that.
Which time zone does this page use for Durban?
South Africa Standard Time (SAST), UTC+2 on this date, with daylight saving applied automatically when it is in force.
When is Diwali 2026 in Durban?
Amavasya runs from Sun 8 Nov, 7:58 AM to Mon 9 Nov, 9:02 AM in Durban. Lakshmi puja is done after sunset while Amavasya runs.
Is Abhijit muhurat good in Durban?
Abhijit muhurat, the midday window, is 11:20 AM to 12:10 PM today in Durban. It is traditionally treated as a good slot, except on Wednesdays in many traditions.
How is this panchang calculated?
From the real positions of the Sun and Moon (Lahiri ayanamsha) and Durban's coordinates, -29.86, 31.02. Nothing is copied from an Indian city.