What is today's tithi in Kolkata?

On January 18, 2026, the tithi in Kolkata is Amavasya (Krishna Paksha), ending at 01:21 am. The nakshatra is Purva Ashadha.

What is the Rahu Kalam time in Kolkata today?

Rahu Kalam in Kolkata on January 18, 2026 is from 03:53 pm to 05:15 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.

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Sunday, January 18, 2026 · West Bengal

Amavasya

TithiAmavasya until 01:21 am^{+1 next day}

NakshatraPurva Ashadha until 10:14 am

Pausha · Krishna Paksha

Rahu Kala03:53 pm–05:15 pm

Amrit Kalam: 05:01 am–06:45 am
Abhijit Muhurta: 11:25 am–12:08 pm
Yamaganda: 11:46 am–01:08 pm
Gulika: 02:31 pm–03:53 pm
Durmuhurtam: 03:47 pm–04:31 pm
Varjyam: 06:46 pm–08:29 pm

Sunrise: 06:18 am
Sunset: 05:15 pm

Times for Kolkata (IST)

Fig. 1. The day in Kolkata, sunrise to next sunrise

Tap an arc or a row to see its timing.

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Table 1. Today’s windows to use and to avoid

Auspicious timings

Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.

Brahma Muhurta: 04:34 am – 05:26 am
Amrit Kalam: 05:01 am – 06:45 am
Abhijit Muhurta: 11:25 am – 12:08 pm

Inauspicious periods

Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.

Yamaganda: 11:46 am – 01:08 pm
Gulika: 02:31 pm – 03:53 pm
Durmuhurtam: 03:47 pm – 04:31 pm
Rahu Kala: 03:53 pm – 05:15 pm
Varjyam: 06:46 pm – 08:29 pm

At sunrise, 06:18 am

1Tithi

Amavasya

Krishna Paksha

until 01:21 am^{+1 next day}25% elapsed

2Nakshatra

Purva Ashadha

Pada 4 · Lord: Venus

until 10:14 am85% elapsed

3Yoga

Harshana

until 09:10 pm38% elapsed

4Karana

Chatushpada

until 12:46 pm49% elapsed

Sun & Moon

New Moon · 1%

Sunrise: 06:18 am
Sunset: 05:15 pm
Dawn: 05:54 am
Dusk: 05:39 pm
Solar noon: 11:46 am
Day duration: 10h 56m
Moonset: 04:43 pm
Moonrise: — · Hindu day

Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Kolkata · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata

Today in Kolkata the sun rises at 06:18 am and sets at 05:15 pm. The running tithi is Amavasya 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 January 18, 2026, the tithi in Kolkata is Amavasya (Krishna Paksha), ending at 01:21 am. The nakshatra is Purva Ashadha.
What is the Rahu Kalam time in Kolkata today?: Rahu Kalam in Kolkata on January 18, 2026 is from 03:53 pm to 05:15 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.

The day at a glance

Auspicious timings

Inauspicious periods

At sunrise, 06:18 am

Sun & Moon

Frequently asked questions