Panchang · Chennai
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · Tamil Nadu
WednesdayMuhurta qualityPoor
Amavasya
Amanta month: Ashadha
Purnimanta month: Shravana
Samvatsara: Vikram 2083 (Siddharthi) · Shaka 1948 (Parabhava)
Lord: Mercury
05:56 am06:31 pm
Rahu Kalaavoidbestfavourable
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Tithi
Amavasya
Krishna Paksha
until 11:06 pm19% elapsed
Nakshatra
Pushya
Pada 4 · Lord: Saturn
until 07:59 am91% elapsed
Yoga
Vyatipata
until 03:25 pm54% elapsed
Karana
Chatushpada
until 12:27 pm38% elapsed
Sun & Moon
New Moon · 1%
Sunrise
05:56 am
Sunset
06:31 pm
Dawn
05:34 am
Dusk
06:53 pm
Solar noon
12:14 pm
Day duration
12h 35m
Moonrise
06:17 am · Hindu dayMoonset
06:20 pm
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 04:25 am – 05:10 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 04:38 am – 06:06 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 07:30 am – 09:05 am
- Gulika
- 10:39 am – 12:13 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:48 am – 12:39 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 12:13 pm – 01:48 pm
- Varjyam
- 07:47 pm – 09:15 pm
Today in Chennai the sun rises at 05:56 am and sets at 06:31 pm. The running tithi is Amavasya in the month of Ashadha. All timings are computed for Chennai's coordinates (13.0827, 80.2707).
Frequently asked questions
- What is today's tithi in Chennai?
- On August 12, 2026, the tithi in Chennai is Amavasya (Krishna Paksha), ending at 11:06 pm. The nakshatra is Pushya.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Chennai today?
- Rahu Kalam in Chennai on August 12, 2026 is from 12:13 pm to 01:48 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.
Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata