KolkataPanchang
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 · West Bengal
The day at a glance
TithiAshtami until 12:37 am+1 next day
NakshatraPurva Phalguni until 03:37 am+1 next day
Kartika · Krishna Paksha
Rahu Kala02:09 pm–03:30 pm
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 08:12 am–08:55 am
- Yamaganda
- 08:44 am–10:05 am
- Varjyam
- 09:36 am–11:24 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:05 am–11:48 am
- Gulika
- 11:26 am–12:48 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 08:25 pm–10:13 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 10:08 pm–11:00 pm
- Sunrise
- 06:02 am
- Sunset
- 04:51 pm
Times for Kolkata (IST)
Tap an arc or a row to see its timing.
Rahu Kalaavoidbestnightnow
Table 1. Today’s windows to use and to avoid
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 04:16 am – 05:09 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:05 am – 11:48 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 08:25 pm – 10:13 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 08:12 am – 08:55 am
- Yamaganda
- 08:44 am – 10:05 am
- Varjyam
- 09:36 am – 11:24 am
- Gulika
- 11:26 am – 12:48 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 02:09 pm – 03:30 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 10:08 pm – 11:00 pm
At sunrise, 06:02 am
1Tithi
Ashtami
Krishna Paksha
until 12:37 am+1 next day30% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni
Pada 1 · Lord: Venus
until 03:37 am+1 next day20% elapsed
3Yoga
Vishkumbha
until 10:42 pm33% elapsed
4Karana
Balava
until 11:19 am60% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Last Quarter · 52%
- Sunrise
- 06:02 am
- Sunset
- 04:51 pm
- Dawn
- 05:37 am
- Dusk
- 05:15 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:26 am
- Day duration
- 10h 49m
- Moonset
- 11:56 am
- Moonrise
- 11:55 pm · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Kolkata · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Kolkata the sun rises at 06:02 am and sets at 04:51 pm. The running tithi is Ashtami in the month of Kartika. All timings are computed for Kolkata's coordinates (22.5726, 88.3639).
Frequently asked questions
- What is today's tithi in Kolkata?
- On December 5, 2023, the tithi in Kolkata is Ashtami (Krishna Paksha), ending at 12:37 am. The nakshatra is Purva Phalguni.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Kolkata today?
- Rahu Kalam in Kolkata on December 5, 2023 is from 02:09 pm to 03:30 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.