KolkataPanchang
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 · West Bengal
The day at a glance
TithiAshtami until 04:55 am
NakshatraShatabhisha until 06:58 pm
Vaishakha · Krishna 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
- Amrit Kalam
- 11:56 am–01:30 pm
- Varjyam
- 01:03 am–02:34 am
- Sunrise
- 04:54 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 – 04:11 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 11:56 am – 01:30 pm
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
- 01:03 am – 02:34 am
At sunrise, 04:54 am
1Tithi
Ashtami
Krishna Paksha
until 04:55 am100% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Shatabhisha
Pada 2 · Lord: Rahu
until 06:58 pm40% elapsed
3Yoga
Vaidhriti
until 12:34 am+1 next day9% elapsed
4Karana
Kaulava
until 04:55 am100% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Last Quarter · 45%
- Sunrise
- 04:54 am
- Sunset
- 06:12 pm
- Dawn
- 04:29 am
- Dusk
- 06:36 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:33 am
- Day duration
- 13h 18m
- Moonset
- 12:09 pm
- Moonrise
- 01:07 am · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Kolkata · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Kolkata the sun rises at 04:54 am and sets at 06:12 pm. The running tithi is Ashtami 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 21, 2025, the tithi in Kolkata is Ashtami (Krishna Paksha), ending at 04:55 am. The nakshatra is Shatabhisha.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Kolkata today?
- Rahu Kalam in Kolkata on May 21, 2025 is from 11:33 am to 01:13 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.