KolkataPanchang
Sunday, December 17, 2023 · West Bengal
The day at a glance
TithiPanchami until 05:33 pm
NakshatraDhanishta until 02:54 am+1 next day
Margashirsha · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala03:34 pm–04:55 pm
- Varjyam
- 08:20 am–09:49 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:10 am–11:53 am
- Yamaganda
- 11:32 am–12:53 pm
- Gulika
- 02:13 pm–03:34 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 03:29 pm–04:12 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 05:15 pm–06:44 pm
- Sunrise
- 06:09 am
- Sunset
- 04:55 pm
Times for Kolkata (IST)
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Rahu Kalaavoidbestnightnow
Table 1. Today’s windows to use and to avoid
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 04:23 am – 05:16 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:10 am – 11:53 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 05:15 pm – 06:44 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Varjyam
- 08:20 am – 09:49 am
- Yamaganda
- 11:32 am – 12:53 pm
- Gulika
- 02:13 pm – 03:34 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 03:29 pm – 04:12 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 03:34 pm – 04:55 pm
At sunrise, 06:09 am
1Tithi
Panchami
Shukla Paksha
until 05:33 pm47% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Dhanishta
Pada 1 · Lord: Mars
until 02:54 am+1 next day7% elapsed
3Yoga
Harshana
until 12:35 am+1 next day11% elapsed
4Karana
Bava
until 06:46 am94% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waxing Crescent · 20%
- Sunrise
- 06:09 am
- Sunset
- 04:55 pm
- Dawn
- 05:45 am
- Dusk
- 05:19 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:32 am
- Day duration
- 10h 46m
- Moonset
- 09:25 pm
- Moonrise
- 10:10 am · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Kolkata · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Kolkata the sun rises at 06:09 am and sets at 04:55 pm. The running tithi is Panchami in the month of Margashirsha. All timings are computed for Kolkata's coordinates (22.5726, 88.3639).
Frequently asked questions
- What is today's tithi in Kolkata?
- On December 17, 2023, the tithi in Kolkata is Panchami (Shukla Paksha), ending at 05:33 pm. The nakshatra is Dhanishta.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Kolkata today?
- Rahu Kalam in Kolkata on December 17, 2023 is from 03:34 pm to 04:55 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.