What is today's tithi in Howrah?

On February 18, 2026, the tithi in Howrah is Pratipada (Shukla Paksha), ending at 04:58 pm. The nakshatra is Shatabhisha.

What is the Rahu Kalam time in Howrah today?

Rahu Kalam in Howrah on February 18, 2026 is from 11:50 am to 01:16 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 · West Bengal

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Fig. 1. The day in Howrah, sunrise to next sunrise

Tap an arc or a row to see its timing.

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Table 1. Today’s windows to use and to avoid

Auspicious timings

Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.

Abhijit Muhurta is not observed on Wednesdays.

Brahma Muhurta: 04:26 am – 05:16 am
Amrit Kalam: 02:04 pm – 03:40 pm

Inauspicious periods

Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.

Yamaganda: 07:32 am – 08:58 am
Gulika: 10:24 am – 11:50 am
Durmuhurtam: 11:28 am – 12:13 pm
Rahu Kala: 11:50 am – 01:16 pm
Varjyam: 03:33 am – 05:08 am

At sunrise, 06:06 am

1Tithi

Pratipada

Shukla Paksha

until 04:58 pm53% elapsed

2Nakshatra

Shatabhisha

Pada 2 · Lord: Rahu

until 09:16 pm37% elapsed

3Yoga

Shiva

until 10:44 pm25% elapsed

4Karana

Bava

until 04:58 pm7% elapsed

Sun & Moon

New Moon · 0%

Sunrise: 06:06 am
Sunset: 05:35 pm
Dawn: 05:44 am
Dusk: 05:57 pm
Solar noon: 11:50 am
Day duration: 11h 28m
Moonset: 06:23 pm
Moonrise: 06:36 am · Hindu day

Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Howrah · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata

Today in Howrah the sun rises at 06:06 am and sets at 05:35 pm. The running tithi is Pratipada in the month of Phalguna. All timings are computed for Howrah's coordinates (22.5958, 88.2636).

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Howrah?: On February 18, 2026, the tithi in Howrah is Pratipada (Shukla Paksha), ending at 04:58 pm. The nakshatra is Shatabhisha.
What is the Rahu Kalam time in Howrah today?: Rahu Kalam in Howrah on February 18, 2026 is from 11:50 am to 01:16 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.