Durban Panchang for Saturday, 17 October 2026

Durban Panchang at a glance

• In Durban on 17 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Saptami until 4:58 AM on 18 Oct, then Shukla Ashtami until 7:22 AM on 19 Oct (UTC+02:00).
• The nakshatra in Durban on 17 October 2026 is Mula until 6:17 AM, then Purva Ashadha until 9:19 AM on 18 Oct (UTC+02:00).
• The yoga in Durban on 17 October 2026 is Atiganda until 7:32 PM, then Sukarma until 8:26 PM on 18 Oct (UTC+02:00).
• The karana in Durban on 17 October 2026 is Gara until 3:42 PM, then Vanija until 4:58 AM on 18 Oct, then Vishti (Bhadra) until 6:12 PM on 18 Oct (UTC+02:00).
• Sunrise in Durban on 17 October 2026 is at 5:16 AM and sunset is at 6:06 PM (UTC+02:00).
• In Durban on 17 October 2026, moonrise is at 9:46 AM and there is no moonset (UTC+02:00).
• Rahu Kaal in Durban on 17 October 2026 is from 8:28 AM to 10:05 AM (UTC+02:00).
• Yamaganda in Durban on 17 October 2026 is from 1:17 PM to 2:54 PM (UTC+02:00).
• Gulika Kaal in Durban on 17 October 2026 is from 5:16 AM to 6:52 AM (UTC+02:00).
• Abhijit Muhurat in Durban on 17 October 2026 is from 11:15 AM to 12:07 PM (UTC+02:00).
• Panchak is not in effect in Durban on 17 October 2026.
• The Moon in Durban on 17 October 2026 is in Dhanu (Sagittarius) until 4:03 PM on 18 Oct (UTC+02:00).
• The lunar month is Ashwin (Amanta) and Ashwin (Purnimanta), Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.

Panchang (five limbs)

Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset

Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods

Choghadiya in Durban

Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset)

Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)

Vrat, festivals and devotional texts

• Tula Sankranti at 4:21 PM. The Sun enters a new sidereal sign during this Panchang day.

Texts for this day

• Hanuman Aarti: Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki Editorial link: the Hanuman aarti for Saturday Hanuman worship.
• Shri Hanuman Chalisa Editorial link: Saturday Hanuman worship is a common custom.

Observance dates follow the stated tithi rule for this city; regional and sampradaya traditions can differ by a day.

Hindu calendar

Frequently asked questions

What is the tithi in Durban on 17 October 2026?

In Durban on 17 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Saptami until 4:58 AM on 18 Oct, then Shukla Ashtami until 7:22 AM on 19 Oct (UTC+02:00).

What is the Rahu Kaal time in Durban on 17 October 2026?

Rahu Kaal in Durban on 17 October 2026 is from 8:28 AM to 10:05 AM (UTC+02:00). Rahu Kaal is one of the eight equal parts of daytime between sunrise and sunset; which part it is depends on the weekday.

What is the nakshatra in Durban on 17 October 2026?

The nakshatra in Durban on 17 October 2026 is Mula until 6:17 AM, then Purva Ashadha until 9:19 AM on 18 Oct (UTC+02:00).

What is the shubh muhurat in Durban on 17 October 2026?

Abhijit Muhurat in Durban on 17 October 2026 is from 11:15 AM to 12:07 PM (UTC+02:00). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Shubh 6:52 AM–8:28 AM, Labh 1:17 PM–2:54 PM, Amrit 2:54 PM–4:30 PM (UTC+02:00).

What time is sunrise and sunset in Durban on 17 October 2026?

Sunrise in Durban on 17 October 2026 is at 5:16 AM and sunset is at 6:06 PM (UTC+02:00).

Is there Panchak in Durban on 17 October 2026?

Panchak is not in effect in Durban on 17 October 2026.

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How this is calculated

Vedic Drishti calculates this Panchang with Swiss Ephemeris 2.10.03 and the Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa for Durban at 29.8587° S, 31.0218° E. The Panchang day runs from local sunrise to the next sunrise; times are UTC+02:00 (UTC+02:00) with seconds dropped. Methodology