KolkataPanchang
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 · West Bengal
The day at a glance
TithiChaturdashi until 06:48 pm
NakshatraSwati until 07:46 am
Vaishakha · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala11:33 am–01:13 pm
- Yamaganda
- 06:33 am–08:13 am
- Gulika
- 09:53 am–11:33 am
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:06 am–11:59 am
- Varjyam
- 01:43 pm–03:25 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 11:54 pm–01:36 am
- Sunrise
- 04:53 am
- Sunset
- 06:12 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.
Abhijit Muhurta is not observed on Wednesdays.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 03:28 am – 04:10 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 11:54 pm – 01:36 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 06:33 am – 08:13 am
- Gulika
- 09:53 am – 11:33 am
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:06 am – 11:59 am
- Rahu Kala
- 11:33 am – 01:13 pm
- Varjyam
- 01:43 pm – 03:25 pm
At sunrise, 04:53 am
1Tithi
Chaturdashi
Shukla Paksha
until 06:48 pm44% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Swati
Pada 4 · Lord: Rahu
until 07:46 am89% elapsed
3Yoga
Variyan
until 12:37 pm68% elapsed
4Karana
Gara
until 06:18 am89% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 97%
- Sunrise
- 04:53 am
- Sunset
- 06:12 pm
- Dawn
- 04:29 am
- Dusk
- 06:37 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:33 am
- Day duration
- 13h 19m
- Moonset
- 04:15 am
- Moonrise
- 05:17 pm · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Kolkata · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Kolkata the sun rises at 04:53 am and sets at 06:12 pm. The running tithi is Chaturdashi 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 22, 2024, the tithi in Kolkata is Chaturdashi (Shukla Paksha), ending at 06:48 pm. The nakshatra is Swati.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Kolkata today?
- Rahu Kalam in Kolkata on May 22, 2024 is from 11:33 am to 01:13 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.