Durban Panchang for Friday, 23 October 2026
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and shubh muhurat for Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. All times are UTC+02:00 (UTC+02:00) for 29.8587° S, 31.0218° E.
Durban Panchang at a glance
- In Durban on 23 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Dwadashi until 11:06 AM, then Shukla Trayodashi until 10:07 AM on 24 Oct (UTC+02:00).
- The nakshatra in Durban on 23 October 2026 is Purva Bhadrapada until 5:33 PM, then Uttara Bhadrapada until 5:02 PM on 24 Oct (UTC+02:00).
- The yoga in Durban on 23 October 2026 is Dhruva until 6:38 PM, then Vyaghata until 4:31 PM on 24 Oct (UTC+02:00).
- The karana in Durban on 23 October 2026 is Balava until 11:06 AM, then Kaulava until 10:42 PM, then Taitila until 10:07 AM on 24 Oct (UTC+02:00).
- Sunrise in Durban on 23 October 2026 is at 5:09 AM and sunset is at 6:11 PM (UTC+02:00).
- In Durban on 23 October 2026, moonrise is at 3:33 PM and moonset is at 3:13 AM (UTC+02:00).
- Rahu Kaal in Durban on 23 October 2026 is from 10:02 AM to 11:40 AM (UTC+02:00).
- Yamaganda in Durban on 23 October 2026 is from 2:55 PM to 4:33 PM (UTC+02:00).
- Gulika Kaal in Durban on 23 October 2026 is from 6:47 AM to 8:25 AM (UTC+02:00).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Durban on 23 October 2026 is from 11:14 AM to 12:06 PM (UTC+02:00).
- Panchak is in effect in Durban from 3:30 AM on 21 Oct to 3:52 PM on 25 Oct (UTC+02:00).
- The Moon in Durban on 23 October 2026 is in Kumbha (Aquarius) until 11:34 AM, then Meena (Pisces) until 3:52 PM on 25 Oct (UTC+02:00).
- The lunar month is Ashwin (Amanta) and Ashwin (Purnimanta), Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Friday |
| Tithi | Shukla Dwadashi until Shukla Trayodashi until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Shukla Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Purva Bhadrapada until Uttara Bhadrapada until |
| Yoga | Dhruva until Vyaghata until |
| Karana | Balava until Kaulava until Taitila until |
| Moon sign | Kumbha (Aquarius) until Meena (Pisces) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Tula (Libra) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 13 h 1 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 10 h 58 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak |
Choghadiya in Durban
Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
Vrat, festivals and devotional texts
- Pradosh Vrat (tithi – ). Trayodashi prevails at sunset, when Pradosh Kaal begins.
Texts for this day
- Pradosh Vrat Source-backed: Skanda Purana 3.3.6.5.
- Pradosh Vrat Katha Source-backed: Skanda Purana 3.3.7.162: hear or recite this account at the end of the Pradosha worship.
- Lakshmi Aarti: Jai Lakshmi Mata Editorial link: Friday is customarily dedicated to Lakshmi.
- Shiv Aarti: Jai Shiv Omkara Editorial link: the Shiva aarti for a Shiva observance.
- Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Editorial link: a Shiva mantra for a Shiva observance.
Observance dates follow the stated tithi rule for this city; regional and sampradaya traditions can differ by a day.
Hindu calendar
| Lunar month (Amanta) | Ashwin |
| Lunar month (Purnimanta) | Ashwin |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the tithi in Durban on 23 October 2026?
- In Durban on 23 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Dwadashi until 11:06 AM, then Shukla Trayodashi until 10:07 AM on 24 Oct (UTC+02:00).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Durban on 23 October 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Durban on 23 October 2026 is from 10:02 AM to 11:40 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 23 October 2026?
- The nakshatra in Durban on 23 October 2026 is Purva Bhadrapada until 5:33 PM, then Uttara Bhadrapada until 5:02 PM on 24 Oct (UTC+02:00).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Durban on 23 October 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Durban on 23 October 2026 is from 11:14 AM to 12:06 PM (UTC+02:00). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Labh 6:47 AM–8:25 AM, Amrit 8:25 AM–10:02 AM, Shubh 11:40 AM–1:18 PM (UTC+02:00).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Durban on 23 October 2026?
- Sunrise in Durban on 23 October 2026 is at 5:09 AM and sunset is at 6:11 PM (UTC+02:00).
- Is there Panchak in Durban on 23 October 2026?
- Panchak is in effect in Durban from 3:30 AM on 21 Oct to 3:52 PM on 25 Oct (UTC+02:00).
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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