KolkataPanchang
Friday, August 18, 2023 · West Bengal
The day at a glance
TithiDwitiya until 08:02 pm
NakshatraPurva Phalguni until 10:57 pm
Shravana · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala10:03 am–11:40 am
- Varjyam
- 04:58 am–06:46 am
- Gulika
- 06:50 am–08:27 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 07:48 am–08:40 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:14 am–12:06 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 12:06 pm–12:57 pm
- Yamaganda
- 02:53 pm–04:29 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 03:45 pm–05:33 pm
- Sunrise
- 05:14 am
- Sunset
- 06:06 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.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 03:45 am – 04:29 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:14 am – 12:06 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 03:45 pm – 05:33 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Varjyam
- 04:58 am – 06:46 am
- Gulika
- 06:50 am – 08:27 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 07:48 am – 08:40 am
- Rahu Kala
- 10:03 am – 11:40 am
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 12:06 pm – 12:57 pm
- Yamaganda
- 02:53 pm – 04:29 pm
At sunrise, 05:14 am
1Tithi
Dwitiya
Shukla Paksha
until 08:02 pm44% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni
Pada 2 · Lord: Venus
until 10:57 pm34% elapsed
3Yoga
Shiva
until 08:27 pm39% elapsed
4Karana
Balava
until 06:49 am88% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waxing Crescent · 2%
- Sunrise
- 05:14 am
- Sunset
- 06:06 pm
- Dawn
- 04:51 am
- Dusk
- 06:29 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:40 am
- Day duration
- 12h 52m
- Moonset
- 07:22 pm
- Moonrise
- 06:41 am · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Kolkata · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Kolkata the sun rises at 05:14 am and sets at 06:06 pm. The running tithi is Dwitiya in the month of 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 18, 2023, the tithi in Kolkata is Dwitiya (Shukla Paksha), ending at 08:02 pm. The nakshatra is Purva Phalguni.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Kolkata today?
- Rahu Kalam in Kolkata on August 18, 2023 is from 10:03 am to 11:40 am — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.