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Today · 20 June 2026 · Saturday

Vanderbijlpark Panchang

Gauteng, South Africa · all times local (Africa/Johannesburg)

Shukla Paksha· Shashthi· Purva Phalguni Nakshatra
Sunrise
6:56 AM
Sunset
5:24 PM
Moonrise
Moonset

Times to Avoid

Rahu Kalam
9:33 AM – 10:51 AM
Yamaganda
1:28 PM – 2:47 PM
Gulika Kaal
6:56 AM – 8:15 AM

Auspicious Times

Abhijit Muhurat
11:49 AM – 12:31 PM
Brahma Muhurat
5:20 AM – 6:08 AM

Today's Tithi in Vanderbijlpark

The tithi on 20 June 2026 is Shukla Paksha Shashthi. A tithi is one lunar day — the time the Moon takes to move 12° further from the Sun — and it governs which observances, fasts and ceremonies suit the day. End times on this page are converted to Vanderbijlpark local time (Africa/Johannesburg).

Today's Nakshatra in Vanderbijlpark

The Moon is in Purva Phalguni nakshatra. The zodiac is divided into 27 nakshatras of 13°20′ each; the one the Moon occupies colours the day's character and matters for naming ceremonies, travel decisions and muhurat selection in Vanderbijlpark.

Today's Yoga in Vanderbijlpark

Today's yoga is Vajra. Yoga is computed from the combined longitudes of the Sun and Moon and cycles through 27 names; some yogas are read as favourable for new undertakings while others counsel routine work.

Sunrise and Sunset in Vanderbijlpark

On 20 June 2026 the sun rises in Vanderbijlpark at 6:56 AM and sets at 5:24 PM. Sunrise is the hinge of the whole panchang: the Hindu day begins at local sunrise, and Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and the choghadiya sequence are all equal divisions of the daylight between these two moments.

About Panchang in Vanderbijlpark

Think of the panchang as the Hindu day's instruction sheet: five limbs — tithi (lunar day), nakshatra (the Moon's mansion), yoga, karana and vara — that tell you what each day favours. For Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng on 20 June 2026 the sheet reads Shukla Paksha Shashthi tithi with the Moon in Purva Phalguni nakshatra. Every window further down is computed for Vanderbijlpark's location (26.71°S, 27.84°E) rather than copied from a standard Indian-city table.

A panchang is only as accurate as the place it is cast for. Sitting at 26.71°S, 27.84°E on Africa/Johannesburg time, Vanderbijlpark keeps its own daily rhythm, distinct from Delhi or Mumbai. On 20 June 2026 the sun rises over Vanderbijlpark at 6:56 AM and sets at 5:24 PM — figures no Indian city shares — and every sunrise-bound window — Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika, the choghadiya spells and Abhijit Muhurat — is measured off that local daylight. Borrow an IST table here and each window slips to the wrong hour; widen the gap enough and the very tithi on your date can differ.

Where do these timings come from? Planetary positions are read from the Swiss Ephemeris, the same high-precision dataset used by leading astrology programs, and corrected with the Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa — the sidereal standard of India's official Rashtriya Panchang. Tithi advances each time the Moon pulls 12° further ahead of the Sun; nakshatra advances as the Moon enters the next 13°20′ division. These instants are universal; we render each in Africa/Johannesburg time and derive the sunrise-linked windows from Vanderbijlpark's real horizon. Details live on our methodology page.

Diaspora households in Vanderbijlpark and the wider Gauteng area often face the hardest question last: what is the right time? On Saturday, 20 June 2026, this page settles it — for a puja, housewarming, naming, vehicle purchase or journey alike. Abhijit Muhurat (11:49 AM – 12:31 PM) is the day's most dependable auspicious window, while Rahu Kalam (9:33 AM – 10:51 AM) is best avoided for new beginnings. Use the choghadiya tables above to find a clear stretch for longer rituals; each timing already reflects Vanderbijlpark's own clock.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a panchang?

A panchang is the Hindu almanac that describes each day through five limbs — tithi (lunar day), nakshatra (the Moon's constellation), yoga, karana and vara (weekday) — and from them derives the day's auspicious (muhurat) and inauspicious (Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda) periods. This page computes all of them for Vanderbijlpark, South Africa.

How is Rahu Kalam calculated in Vanderbijlpark?

The daylight between Vanderbijlpark's local sunrise and sunset is divided into eight equal parts, and one fixed part belongs to Rahu depending on the weekday (for example the 8th part on Sunday, the 2nd on Monday). Because Vanderbijlpark's sunrise and day length differ from India's, its Rahu Kalam falls at different clock times than in Indian cities.

What time is Rahu Kalam in Vanderbijlpark on 20 June 2026?

Rahu Kalam in Vanderbijlpark on 20 June 2026 is from 9:33 AM – 10:51 AM Gauteng local time. It is computed from Vanderbijlpark's own sunrise and sunset — not India's — so it differs from Rahu Kalam in Indian cities.

What is the tithi on 20 June 2026 in Vanderbijlpark?

The tithi is Shukla Paksha Shashthi, until 12:19 PM local time. Tithi end times are converted to Vanderbijlpark's timezone (Africa/Johannesburg).

Why is the panchang for Vanderbijlpark different from India?

All panchang timings depend on local sunrise and sunset. Vanderbijlpark (-26.71°, 27.84°) has different sun times than India, so Rahu Kalam, choghadiya and muhurat windows shift — and because of the time difference, even the tithi prevailing on your calendar date can differ from India's. This page is computed specifically for Vanderbijlpark.

What is the shubh muhurat in Vanderbijlpark on 20 June 2026?

Abhijit Muhurat, the most auspicious window of the day, is 11:49 AM – 12:31 PM local time in Vanderbijlpark.

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Computed with Swiss Ephemeris · Lahiri ayanamsa · times in Vanderbijlpark local time · city data © GeoNames (CC-BY)

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