KolkataPanchang
Sunday, May 12, 2024 · West Bengal
The day at a glance
TithiPanchami until 02:04 am+1 next day
NakshatraArdra until 10:26 am
Vaishakha · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala04:29 pm–06:08 pm
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:06 am–11:59 am
- Yamaganda
- 11:33 am–01:11 pm
- Gulika
- 02:50 pm–04:29 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 04:22 pm–05:15 pm
- Varjyam
- 10:55 pm–12:35 am
- Sunrise
- 04:57 am
- Sunset
- 06:08 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
- 03:31 am – 04:14 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:06 am – 11:59 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 11:33 am – 01:11 pm
- Gulika
- 02:50 pm – 04:29 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 04:22 pm – 05:15 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 04:29 pm – 06:08 pm
- Varjyam
- 10:55 pm – 12:35 am
At sunrise, 04:57 am
1Tithi
Panchami
Shukla Paksha
until 02:04 am+1 next day12% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Ardra
Pada 4 · Lord: Rahu
until 10:26 am78% elapsed
3Yoga
Dhriti
until 08:33 am84% elapsed
4Karana
Bava
until 01:58 pm24% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waxing Crescent · 18%
- Sunrise
- 04:57 am
- Sunset
- 06:08 pm
- Dawn
- 04:33 am
- Dusk
- 06:32 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:32 am
- Day duration
- 13h 11m
- Moonset
- 10:29 pm
- Moonrise
- 08:28 am · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Kolkata · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Kolkata the sun rises at 04:57 am and sets at 06:08 pm. The running tithi is Panchami in the month of Vaishakha. All timings are computed for Kolkata's coordinates (22.5726, 88.3639).
Frequently asked questions
- What is today's tithi in Kolkata?
- On May 12, 2024, the tithi in Kolkata is Panchami (Shukla Paksha), ending at 02:04 am. The nakshatra is Ardra.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Kolkata today?
- Rahu Kalam in Kolkata on May 12, 2024 is from 04:29 pm to 06:08 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.