Panchang · Chennai
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · Tamil Nadu
WednesdayMuhurta qualityInauspicious
Amanta month: Adhika Jyeshtha
Purnimanta month: Adhika Jyeshtha
Samvatsara: Vikram 2083 (Siddharthi) · Shaka 1948 (Parabhava)
Lord: Mercury
05:42 am06:28 pm
Rahu Kalaavoidbestfavourable
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Tithi
Chaturthi
Shukla Paksha
until 11:07 am74% elapsed
Nakshatra
Ardra
Pada 4 · Lord: Rahu
until 06:11 am98% elapsed
Yoga
Shula
until 02:09 pm59% elapsed
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 11:07 am48% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waxing Crescent · 15%
Sunrise
05:42 am
Sunset
06:28 pm
Dawn
05:19 am
Dusk
06:51 pm
Solar noon
12:05 pm
Day duration
12h 46m
Moonrise
09:03 am · Hindu dayMoonset
10:25 pm
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 04:12 am – 04:57 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 02:00 am – 03:28 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 07:18 am – 08:53 am
- Gulika
- 10:29 am – 12:05 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:39 am – 12:31 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 12:05 pm – 01:41 pm
- Varjyam
- 05:11 pm – 06:40 pm
Today in Chennai the sun rises at 05:42 am and sets at 06:28 pm. The running tithi is Chaturthi 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 20, 2026, the tithi in Chennai is Chaturthi (Shukla Paksha), ending at 11:07 am. The nakshatra is Ardra.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Chennai today?
- Rahu Kalam in Chennai on May 20, 2026 is from 12:05 pm to 01:41 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.
Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata