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Saturday, February 17, 2024 · West Bengal

The day at a glance

TithiAshtami until 08:16 am

NakshatraKrittika until 08:46 am

Magha · Shukla Paksha

Rahu Kala08:59 am–10:24 am

Gulika
06:07 am–07:33 am
Durmuhurtam 1
06:07 am–06:53 am
Amrit Kalam
06:22 am–07:58 am
Durmuhurtam 2
06:53 am–07:39 am
Abhijit Muhurta
11:27 am–12:13 pm
Yamaganda
01:16 pm–02:42 pm
Varjyam
01:10 am–02:49 am
Sunrise
06:07 am
Sunset
05:33 pm

Times for Kolkata (IST)

06:07 am05:33 pm
Fig. 1. The day in Kolkata, 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.

Brahma Muhurta
04:26 am – 05:17 am
Amrit Kalam
06:22 am – 07:58 am
Abhijit Muhurta
11:27 am – 12:13 pm

Inauspicious periods

Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.

Gulika
06:07 am – 07:33 am
Durmuhurtam 1
06:07 am – 06:53 am
Durmuhurtam 2
06:53 am – 07:39 am
Rahu Kala
08:59 am – 10:24 am
Yamaganda
01:16 pm – 02:42 pm
Varjyam
01:10 am – 02:49 am

At sunrise, 06:07 am

1Tithi
Ashtami
Shukla Paksha
until 08:16 am91% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Krittika
Pada 4 · Lord: Sun
until 08:46 am89% elapsed
3Yoga
Indra
until 01:43 pm66% elapsed
4Karana
Bava
until 08:16 am82% elapsed

Sun & Moon

First Quarter

First Quarter · 54%

Sunrise
06:07 am
Sunset
05:33 pm
Dawn
05:44 am
Dusk
05:56 pm
Solar noon
11:50 am
Day duration
11h 26m
Moonset
01:15 am
Moonrise
11:21 am · Hindu day

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

Today in Kolkata the sun rises at 06:07 am and sets at 05:33 pm. The running tithi is Ashtami in the month of Magha. All timings are computed for Kolkata's coordinates (22.5726, 88.3639).

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Kolkata?
On February 17, 2024, the tithi in Kolkata is Ashtami (Shukla Paksha), ending at 08:16 am. The nakshatra is Krittika.
What is the Rahu Kalam time in Kolkata today?
Rahu Kalam in Kolkata on February 17, 2024 is from 08:59 am to 10:24 am — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.