KolkataPanchang
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 · West Bengal
The day at a glance
TithiPratipada until 03:22 am+1 next day
NakshatraPurva Ashadha until 12:03 am+1 next day
Pausha · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala02:21 pm–03:42 pm
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 08:25 am–09:08 am
- Yamaganda
- 08:58 am–10:18 am
- Varjyam
- 09:36 am–11:12 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:18 am–12:01 pm
- Gulika
- 11:39 am–01:00 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 07:14 pm–08:50 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 10:20 pm–11:13 pm
- Sunrise
- 06:16 am
- Sunset
- 05:02 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
- 04:30 am – 05:23 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:18 am – 12:01 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 07:14 pm – 08:50 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 08:25 am – 09:08 am
- Yamaganda
- 08:58 am – 10:18 am
- Varjyam
- 09:36 am – 11:12 am
- Gulika
- 11:39 am – 01:00 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 02:21 pm – 03:42 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 10:20 pm – 11:13 pm
At sunrise, 06:16 am
1Tithi
Pratipada
Shukla Paksha
until 03:22 am+1 next day10% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Purva Ashadha
Pada 2 · Lord: Venus
until 12:03 am+1 next day26% elapsed
3Yoga
Dhruva
until 06:59 pm43% elapsed
4Karana
Kimstughna
until 03:42 pm20% elapsed
Sun & Moon
New Moon · 0%
- Sunrise
- 06:16 am
- Sunset
- 05:02 pm
- Dawn
- 05:51 am
- Dusk
- 05:27 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:39 am
- Day duration
- 10h 47m
- Moonset
- 05:17 pm
- Moonrise
- 06:43 am · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Kolkata · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Kolkata the sun rises at 06:16 am and sets at 05:02 pm. The running tithi is Pratipada in the month of Pausha. All timings are computed for Kolkata's coordinates (22.5726, 88.3639).
Frequently asked questions
- What is today's tithi in Kolkata?
- On December 31, 2024, the tithi in Kolkata is Pratipada (Shukla Paksha), ending at 03:22 am. The nakshatra is Purva Ashadha.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Kolkata today?
- Rahu Kalam in Kolkata on December 31, 2024 is from 02:21 pm to 03:42 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.