KolkataPanchang
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 · West Bengal
Pradosham
The day at a glance
TithiTrayodashi until 02:33 am+1 next day
NakshatraVishakha until 05:11 pm
Margashirsha · Krishna Paksha
Rahu Kala11:32 am–12:53 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 07:16 am–09:04 am
- Yamaganda
- 07:30 am–08:51 am
- Gulika
- 10:11 am–11:32 am
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:11 am–11:54 am
- Varjyam
- 09:40 pm–11:28 pm
- Sunrise
- 06:09 am
- Sunset
- 04:55 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.
Abhijit Muhurta is not observed on Wednesdays.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 04:23 am – 05:16 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 07:16 am – 09:04 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 07:30 am – 08:51 am
- Gulika
- 10:11 am – 11:32 am
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:11 am – 11:54 am
- Rahu Kala
- 11:32 am – 12:53 pm
- Varjyam
- 09:40 pm – 11:28 pm
At sunrise, 06:09 am
1Tithi
Trayodashi
Krishna Paksha
until 02:33 am+1 next day23% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Vishakha
Pada 3 · Lord: Jupiter
until 05:11 pm59% elapsed
3Yoga
Sukarma
until 02:16 pm67% elapsed
4Karana
Gara
until 01:16 pm47% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waning Crescent · 8%
- Sunrise
- 06:09 am
- Sunset
- 04:55 pm
- Dawn
- 05:45 am
- Dusk
- 05:19 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:32 am
- Day duration
- 10h 46m
- Moonset
- 02:35 pm
- Moonrise
- 04:40 am · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Kolkata · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Kolkata the sun rises at 06:09 am and sets at 04:55 pm. The running tithi is Trayodashi in the month of Margashirsha. All timings are computed for Kolkata's coordinates (22.5726, 88.3639).
Frequently asked questions
- What is today's tithi in Kolkata?
- On December 17, 2025, the tithi in Kolkata is Trayodashi (Krishna Paksha), ending at 02:33 am. The nakshatra is Vishakha.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Kolkata today?
- Rahu Kalam in Kolkata on December 17, 2025 is from 11:32 am to 12:53 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.