KolkataPanchang
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 · West Bengal
Amavasya
The day at a glance
TithiAmavasya until 08:51 am
NakshatraBharani until 01:33 pm
Chaitra · Krishna Paksha
Rahu Kala11:33 am–01:11 pm
- Yamaganda
- 06:38 am–08:16 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 09:09 am–10:37 am
- Gulika
- 09:54 am–11:33 am
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:06 am–11:59 am
- Varjyam
- 12:44 am–02:14 am
- Sunrise
- 04:59 am
- Sunset
- 06:06 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.
Abhijit Muhurta is not observed on Wednesdays.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 03:32 am – 04:16 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 09:09 am – 10:37 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 06:38 am – 08:16 am
- Gulika
- 09:54 am – 11:33 am
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:06 am – 11:59 am
- Rahu Kala
- 11:33 am – 01:11 pm
- Varjyam
- 12:44 am – 02:14 am
At sunrise, 04:59 am
1Tithi
Amavasya
Krishna Paksha
until 08:51 am82% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Bharani
Pada 3 · Lord: Venus
until 01:33 pm61% elapsed
3Yoga
Saubhagya
until 05:40 pm39% elapsed
4Karana
Naga
until 08:51 am64% elapsed
Sun & Moon
New Moon · 0%
- Sunrise
- 04:59 am
- Sunset
- 06:06 pm
- Dawn
- 04:35 am
- Dusk
- 06:30 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:33 am
- Day duration
- 13h 7m
- Moonset
- 06:24 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 04:59 am and sets at 06:06 pm. The running tithi is Amavasya in the month of Chaitra. All timings are computed for Kolkata's coordinates (22.5726, 88.3639).
Frequently asked questions
- What is today's tithi in Kolkata?
- On May 8, 2024, the tithi in Kolkata is Amavasya (Krishna Paksha), ending at 08:51 am. The nakshatra is Bharani.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Kolkata today?
- Rahu Kalam in Kolkata on May 8, 2024 is from 11:33 am to 01:11 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.