Panchang · Chennai
Monday, May 18, 2026 · Tamil Nadu
MondayMuhurta qualityGood
Amanta month: Adhika Jyeshtha
Purnimanta month: Adhika Jyeshtha
Samvatsara: Vikram 2083 (Siddharthi) · Shaka 1948 (Parabhava)
Lord: Moon
05:42 am06:27 pm
Rahu Kalaavoidbestfavourable
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Tithi
Dwitiya
Shukla Paksha
until 05:53 pm40% elapsed
Nakshatra
Rohini
Pada 3 · Lord: Moon
until 11:31 am72% elapsed
Yoga
Sukarma
until 09:47 pm19% elapsed
Karana
Balava
until 07:46 am80% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waxing Crescent · 2%
Sunrise
05:42 am
Sunset
06:27 pm
Dawn
05:20 am
Dusk
06:50 pm
Solar noon
12:05 pm
Day duration
12h 45m
Moonrise
06:49 am · Hindu dayMoonset
08:20 pm
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 04:12 am – 04:57 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 08:43 am – 10:07 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:39 am – 12:30 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Varjyam
- 04:31 am – 05:55 am
- Rahu Kala
- 07:18 am – 08:54 am
- Yamaganda
- 10:29 am – 12:05 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 12:30 pm – 01:21 pm
- Gulika
- 01:41 pm – 03:16 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 03:03 pm – 03:54 pm
Today in Chennai the sun rises at 05:42 am and sets at 06:27 pm. The running tithi is Dwitiya 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 18, 2026, the tithi in Chennai is Dwitiya (Shukla Paksha), ending at 05:53 pm. The nakshatra is Rohini.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Chennai today?
- Rahu Kalam in Chennai on May 18, 2026 is from 07:18 am to 08:54 am — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.
Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata