KolkataPanchang
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 · West Bengal
Amavasya
The day at a glance
TithiAmavasya until 03:08 pm
NakshatraAshlesha until 04:57 pm
Adhika Shravana · Krishna Paksha
Rahu Kala11:40 am–01:17 pm
- Varjyam
- 04:22 am–06:10 am
- Yamaganda
- 06:50 am–08:27 am
- Gulika
- 10:04 am–11:40 am
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:14 am–12:06 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 03:09 pm–04:57 pm
- Sunrise
- 05:13 am
- Sunset
- 06:07 pm
Times for Kolkata (IST)
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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
- 03:45 am – 04:29 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 03:09 pm – 04:57 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Varjyam
- 04:22 am – 06:10 am
- Yamaganda
- 06:50 am – 08:27 am
- Gulika
- 10:04 am – 11:40 am
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:14 am – 12:06 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 11:40 am – 01:17 pm
At sunrise, 05:13 am
1Tithi
Amavasya
Krishna Paksha
until 03:08 pm63% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Ashlesha
Pada 3 · Lord: Mercury
until 04:57 pm57% elapsed
3Yoga
Variyan
until 06:30 pm47% elapsed
4Karana
Naga
until 03:08 pm25% elapsed
Sun & Moon
New Moon · 0%
- Sunrise
- 05:13 am
- Sunset
- 06:07 pm
- Dawn
- 04:50 am
- Dusk
- 06:31 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:40 am
- Day duration
- 12h 54m
- Moonset
- 06:18 pm
- Moonrise
- — · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Kolkata · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Kolkata the sun rises at 05:13 am and sets at 06:07 pm. The running tithi is Amavasya in the month of Adhika Shravana. All timings are computed for Kolkata's coordinates (22.5726, 88.3639).
Frequently asked questions
- What is today's tithi in Kolkata?
- On August 16, 2023, the tithi in Kolkata is Amavasya (Krishna Paksha), ending at 03:08 pm. The nakshatra is Ashlesha.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Kolkata today?
- Rahu Kalam in Kolkata on August 16, 2023 is from 11:40 am to 01:17 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.