Career
NeutralRoutine work is fine; keep big starts for a better day.
Punarvasu is a Chara (movable) nakshatra, which suits travel, vehicles and anything in motion.
- Best time
- Shubh 12:08 PM to 01:51 PM
- Avoid
- Rahu Kaal 10:24 AM to 12:08 PM
Panchang · South Africa
Johannesburg Panchang, Friday 25 December 2026
On Friday, 25 December 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa, the Sun rises at 05:14 AM and sets at 07:01 PM. The tithi at sunrise is Krishna Dwitiya, until 07:56 PM; the nakshatra is Punarvasu until 07:20 PM, the yoga Indra and the karana Taitila. Rahu Kaal is 10:24 AM to 12:08 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:40 AM to 12:35 PM.
Times for Johannesburg, South Africa
Friday, 25 December 2026 · UTC+2 · Sunrise 05:14 AM · Sunset 07:01 PM
Panchang for Friday, 25 December 2026
Calendar details
Sun and Moon
Sunrise05:14 AMUpper limb, with refraction
Sunset07:01 PMDay 13 h 47 min
Moonrise08:47 PM
Moonset07:34 AM, Dec 26
Moon signGeminiMithuna, until 02:03 PM
Sun signSagittariusDhanu
Hindu calendar
Vikram Samvat2083 Siddharthi
Shaka Samvat1948 Parabhava
Month (Purnimanta) · मासPausha · पौष
Paksha · पक्षKrishna Paksha · कृष्ण पक्षuntil 10:24 PM, Jan 07
RituHemant (Pre-Winter)
AyanaUttarayana
Day length34 ghati 27 palaNight 25 ghati 34 pala
Madhyahna12:08 PMLocal midday
Nishita12:08 AM, Dec 26Local midnight
The day's 5 Panchang details
Each lasts until the time shown, then the next one begins. The bar shows how much of it had passed at sunrise.
- Tithi · तिथिKrishna Dwitiyauntil 07:56 PMLunar day
- Vara · वारShukravaarFridayWeekday
- Nakshatra · नक्षत्रPunarvasu · pada 2until 07:20 PM · lord JupiterMoon's star
- Yoga · योगIndrauntil 12:47 AM, Dec 26 · auspiciousSun–Moon combination
- Karana · करणTaitilauntil 09:45 AMHalf of a lunar day
Plan your day
Good times and times to avoid
Calculated from sunrise and sunset at this place.
Auspicious
For starting something new.
- Brahma MuhuratThe night's 14th muhurta, just before sunrise; kept for prayer and study03:53 AM to 04:33 AM
- Abhijit MuhuratAround local noon; auspicious for most beginnings11:40 AM to 12:35 PM
- Amrit KaalFrom the day's nakshatra05:14 PM to 06:38 PM
Avoid for new starts
Routine work is fine.
- Gulika KaalRuled by Gulika; actions begun now are said to repeat06:58 AM to 08:41 AM
- VarjyamFrom the day's nakshatra08:49 AM to 10:13 AM
- Rahu KaalOne-eighth of daytime ruled by Rahu10:24 AM to 12:08 PM
- YamagandaRuled by Yama03:35 PM to 05:18 PM
- VarjyamFrom the day's nakshatra02:28 AM, Dec 26 to 03:53 AM, Dec 26
More checks for the day
Chandrashtama
For Vrishchika (Scorpio) Moon sign, 02:56 PM, Dec 23 to 02:03 PM: the Moon is in their 8th sign.For Dhanu (Sagittarius) Moon sign, 02:03 PM to 02:35 PM, Dec 27: the Moon is in their 8th sign.See it for your own chart →
Disha Shool
Travel west is traditionally avoided on Fridays. Customs and remedies vary by region.
Bhadra (Vishti)
No Bhadra today.
Panchak and Gandmool
Neither falls today.
Traditional guidance for the day
From classical muhurta rules for today's nakshatra, tithi, yoga and weekday, with the best window from today's timings. General guidance, not personalised.
- Punarvasu Chara (movable) nakshatra until 07:20 PM
- Dwitiya Bhadra tithi until 07:56 PM
- Indra auspicious yoga until 12:47 AM, Dec 26
- Friday ruled by the Venus
Money
NeutralFine for small purchases; think twice about big commitments.
Punarvasu is a Chara (movable) nakshatra, which suits travel, vehicles and anything in motion; Friday is the Venus's day, linked with buying clothes, jewellery and vehicles.
- Best time
- Shubh 12:08 PM to 01:51 PM
- Avoid
- Gulika Kaal 06:58 AM to 08:41 AM
Travel
FavourableA good day for journeys.
Punarvasu is a Chara (movable) nakshatra, which favours journeys; Disha Shool today is west: travel that way is traditionally avoided.
- Best time
- Chal 05:14 AM to 06:58 AM
- Avoid
- Heading west; Rahu Kaal 10:24 AM to 12:08 PM
Health
NeutralA steady day for routine care.
Punarvasu is a Chara (movable) nakshatra, which suits travel, vehicles and anything in motion.
- Best time
- Shubh 12:08 PM to 01:51 PM
- Avoid
- Rog 01:51 PM to 03:35 PM
Relationships
NeutralFine for everyday time together.
Punarvasu is a Chara (movable) nakshatra, which suits travel, vehicles and anything in motion; Friday is the Venus's day, linked with romance, art and gifts.
- Best time
- Shubh 12:08 PM to 01:51 PM
- Avoid
- Kaal 10:24 AM to 12:08 PM
Spirituality
NeutralA normal day for daily practice.
Punarvasu is a Chara (movable) nakshatra, which suits travel, vehicles and anything in motion.
- Best time
- Brahma Muhurat 03:53 AM to 04:33 AM
Traditions differ by region and family; for an important start, check the Muhurat for your own chart.
Choghadiya
Day and night each split into eight parts. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good; Rog, Kaal and Udveg are avoided; Chal is neutral and suits travel.
Day · sunrise to sunset
- Chal travel05:14 AM to 06:58 AM
- Labh gain06:58 AM to 08:41 AM
- Amrit excellent08:41 AM to 10:24 AM
- Kaal avoid10:24 AM to 12:08 PM
- Shubh good12:08 PM to 01:51 PM
- Rog avoid01:51 PM to 03:35 PM
- Udveg avoid03:35 PM to 05:18 PM
- Chal travel05:18 PM to 07:01 PM
Night · sunset to next sunrise
- Rog avoid07:01 PM to 08:18 PM
- Kaal avoid08:18 PM to 09:35 PM
- Labh gain09:35 PM to 10:51 PM
- Udveg avoid10:51 PM to 12:08 AM, Dec 26
- Shubh good12:08 AM, Dec 26 to 01:25 AM, Dec 26
- Amrit excellent01:25 AM, Dec 26 to 02:42 AM, Dec 26
- Chal travel02:42 AM, Dec 26 to 03:58 AM, Dec 26
- Rog avoid03:58 AM, Dec 26 to 05:15 AM, Dec 26
Hora
Day and night each split into twelve planetary hours, starting with the weekday's lord at sunrise.
| # | Planet | From | To | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venus | 05:14 AM | 06:23 AM | Art, romance, purchases |
| 2 | Mercury | 06:23 AM | 07:32 AM | Study, trade, writing |
| 3 | Moon | 07:32 AM | 08:41 AM | Travel, family, public dealings |
| 4 | Saturn | 08:41 AM | 09:50 AM | Steady labour; avoid new starts |
| 5 | Jupiter | 09:50 AM | 10:59 AM | Learning, ceremonies, advice |
| 6 | Mars | 10:59 AM | 12:08 PM | Courage, property, sport |
| 7 | Sun | 12:08 PM | 01:17 PM | Government, authority, health |
| 8 | Venus | 01:17 PM | 02:26 PM | Art, romance, purchases |
| 9 | Mercury | 02:26 PM | 03:35 PM | Study, trade, writing |
| 10 | Moon | 03:35 PM | 04:43 PM | Travel, family, public dealings |
| 11 | Saturn | 04:43 PM | 05:52 PM | Steady labour; avoid new starts |
| 12 | Jupiter | 05:52 PM | 07:01 PM | Learning, ceremonies, advice |
| # | Planet | From | To | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Mars | 07:01 PM | 07:52 PM | Courage, property, sport |
| 14 | Sun | 07:52 PM | 08:44 PM | Government, authority, health |
| 15 | Venus | 08:44 PM | 09:35 PM | Art, romance, purchases |
| 16 | Mercury | 09:35 PM | 10:26 PM | Study, trade, writing |
| 17 | Moon | 10:26 PM | 11:17 PM | Travel, family, public dealings |
| 18 | Saturn | 11:17 PM | 12:08 AM | Steady labour; avoid new starts |
| 19 | Jupiter | 12:08 AM | 12:59 AM | Learning, ceremonies, advice |
| 20 | Mars | 12:59 AM | 01:50 AM | Courage, property, sport |
| 21 | Sun | 01:50 AM | 02:42 AM | Government, authority, health |
| 22 | Venus | 02:42 AM | 03:33 AM | Art, romance, purchases |
| 23 | Mercury | 03:33 AM | 04:24 AM | Study, trade, writing |
| 24 | Moon | 04:24 AM | 05:15 AM | Travel, family, public dealings |
Purnimanta month convention for Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 2001, South Africa. The Hindu day runs sunrise to sunrise, so a Tithi or Nakshatra ending “after midnight” still belongs to this day. Sidereal positions use the Lahiri ayanamsa; other almanacs can differ by a few minutes. Methodology
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Johannesburg Panchang for the following days
- 26 DecSaturdaySankashti Chaturthi
- 27 DecSunday
- 28 DecMonday
- 29 DecTuesday
- 30 DecWednesday
- 31 DecThursday
- 1 JanFriday
- 2 JanSaturday
- 3 JanSunday
- 4 JanMonday
- 5 JanTuesday
- 6 JanWednesday
- 7 JanThursday
- 8 JanFriday
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Why Johannesburg has its own Panchang
Rahu Kaal, Abhijit Muhurat, Choghadiya and Hora are fractions of the local day, so they move with sunrise and sunset. Johannesburg sits at 26.20°S, 28.04°E, 1,767 m above sea level, in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Tithi and Nakshatra end at the same instant everywhere, but the local clock time differs, and the Tithi at Johannesburg's own sunrise decides which date a festival or vrat falls on here.
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Questions
What is the tithi in Johannesburg on 25 December 2026?
Krishna Dwitiya is the tithi at sunrise (05:14 AM) in Johannesburg and lasts until 07:56 PM. The tithi at sunrise names the day.
What is the nakshatra in Johannesburg on 25 December 2026?
Punarvasu (pada 2), until 07:20 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Johannesburg on 25 December 2026?
Sunrise is at 05:14 AM and sunset at 07:01 PM, local time, for Johannesburg's own coordinates.
When is Rahu Kaal in Johannesburg on 25 December 2026?
10:24 AM to 12:08 PM. Rahu Kaal is one-eighth of the daytime, so it moves with Johannesburg's sunrise and sunset.
When is Abhijit Muhurat in Johannesburg on 25 December 2026?
11:40 AM to 12:35 PM: the eighth of fifteen daytime muhurtas, around local noon, auspicious for most beginnings.
When is Brahma Muhurat in Johannesburg on 25 December 2026?
03:53 AM to 04:33 AM: the 14th of the night's 15 muhurtas, ending one muhurta (about 48 minutes) before sunrise, traditionally kept for prayer and study.
What time is moonrise in Johannesburg on 25 December 2026?
The Moon rises at 08:47 PM and sets at 07:34 AM, Dec 26.
Is 25 December 2026 a good day to start something new in Johannesburg?
Routine work is fine; keep big starts for a better day. Best window: Shubh 12:08 PM to 01:51 PM. Avoid Rahu Kaal, 10:24 AM to 12:08 PM.
Who has Chandrashtama on 25 December 2026?
People with Vrishchika (Scorpio) Moon sign, 02:56 PM, Dec 23 to 02:03 PM and people with Dhanu (Sagittarius) Moon sign, 02:03 PM to 02:35 PM, Dec 27: the Moon is in their 8th sign.
What is a Panchang?
A Panchang is the Hindu almanac. For each day it gives five details (panch anga, "five parts"): Tithi (lunar day), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (the Moon's lunar mansion), Yoga (a Sun–Moon combination) and Karana (half a Tithi), along with sunrise-based timings used to choose a Muhurat.
What is Rahu Kaal?
Rahu Kaal is one-eighth of the daytime (sunrise to sunset), assigned to Rahu by weekday. Traditionally people avoid starting new ventures, signing agreements or beginning journeys in it. Because it depends on local sunrise and sunset, it differs from city to city and day to day.
Why does the Tithi change in the middle of the day?
A Tithi is the time the Moon takes to gain 12° on the Sun, so it can end at any hour. By convention the Tithi prevailing at sunrise names the day, which is why a festival can fall on a different civil date in different places.