KolkataPanchang
Sunday, August 24, 2025 · West Bengal
The day at a glance
TithiPratipada until 11:48 am
NakshatraPurva Phalguni until 02:05 am+1 next day
Bhadrapada · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala04:25 pm–06:00 pm
- Varjyam
- 09:18 am–10:59 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:13 am–12:04 pm
- Yamaganda
- 11:38 am–01:14 pm
- Gulika
- 02:49 pm–04:25 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 04:18 pm–05:09 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 07:22 pm–09:03 pm
- Sunrise
- 05:16 am
- Sunset
- 06:00 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.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 03:46 am – 04:31 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:13 am – 12:04 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 07:22 pm – 09:03 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Varjyam
- 09:18 am – 10:59 am
- Yamaganda
- 11:38 am – 01:14 pm
- Gulika
- 02:49 pm – 04:25 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 04:18 pm – 05:09 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 04:25 pm – 06:00 pm
At sunrise, 05:16 am
1Tithi
Pratipada
Shukla Paksha
until 11:48 am73% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni
Pada 1 · Lord: Venus
until 02:05 am+1 next day17% elapsed
3Yoga
Shiva
until 12:29 pm69% elapsed
4Karana
Bava
until 11:48 am46% elapsed
Sun & Moon
New Moon · 1%
- Sunrise
- 05:16 am
- Sunset
- 06:00 pm
- Dawn
- 04:53 am
- Dusk
- 06:23 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:38 am
- Day duration
- 12h 44m
- Moonset
- 06:41 pm
- Moonrise
- 06:04 am · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Kolkata · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Kolkata the sun rises at 05:16 am and sets at 06:00 pm. The running tithi is Pratipada in the month of Bhadrapada. All timings are computed for Kolkata's coordinates (22.5726, 88.3639).
Frequently asked questions
- What is today's tithi in Kolkata?
- On August 24, 2025, the tithi in Kolkata is Pratipada (Shukla Paksha), ending at 11:48 am. The nakshatra is Purva Phalguni.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Kolkata today?
- Rahu Kalam in Kolkata on August 24, 2025 is from 04:25 pm to 06:00 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.