Panchang · Chennai
Sunday, May 17, 2026 · Tamil Nadu
SundayMuhurta qualityModerate
Amanta month: Adhika Jyeshtha
Purnimanta month: Adhika Jyeshtha
Samvatsara: Vikram 2083 (Siddharthi) · Shaka 1948 (Parabhava)
Lord: Sun
05:43 am06:27 pm
Rahu Kalaavoidbestfavourable
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Tithi
Pratipada
Shukla Paksha
until 09:41 pm21% elapsed
Nakshatra
Krittika
Pada 3 · Lord: Sun
until 02:32 pm58% elapsed
Yoga
Shobhana
until 06:15 am97% elapsed
Karana
Kimstughna
until 11:36 am42% elapsed
Sun & Moon
New Moon · 0%
Sunrise
05:43 am
Sunset
06:27 pm
Dawn
05:20 am
Dusk
06:50 pm
Solar noon
12:05 pm
Day duration
12h 44m
Moonrise
05:47 am · Hindu dayMoonset
07:11 pm
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 04:12 am – 04:57 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:39 am – 12:30 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 12:25 pm – 01:50 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 12:05 pm – 01:40 pm
- Gulika
- 03:16 pm – 04:52 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 04:45 pm – 05:36 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 04:52 pm – 06:27 pm
- Varjyam
- 04:31 am – 05:55 am
Today in Chennai the sun rises at 05:43 am and sets at 06:27 pm. The running tithi is Pratipada in the month of Adhika Jyeshtha. All timings are computed for Chennai's coordinates (13.0827, 80.2707).
Frequently asked questions
- What is today's tithi in Chennai?
- On May 17, 2026, the tithi in Chennai is Pratipada (Shukla Paksha), ending at 09:41 pm. The nakshatra is Krittika.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Chennai today?
- Rahu Kalam in Chennai on May 17, 2026 is from 04:52 pm to 06:27 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.
Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata