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KolkataPanchang

Monday, August 17, 2026 · West Bengal

Muhurta qualityGood

05:14 am06:06 pm
Fig. 1. The day in Kolkata, sunrise to next sunrise

Tap an arc or a row to see its timing.

Rahu Kalaavoidbestnightnow

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

Auspicious timings

Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.

Brahma Muhurta
03:45 am – 04:29 am
Abhijit Muhurta
11:14 am – 12:06 pm
Amrit Kalam
10:16 pm – 11:57 pm

Inauspicious periods

Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.

Rahu Kala
06:50 am – 08:27 am
Yamaganda
10:03 am – 11:40 am
Durmuhurtam
12:06 pm – 12:57 pm
Varjyam
12:13 pm – 01:53 pm
Gulika
01:17 pm – 02:53 pm
Durmuhurtam
02:40 pm – 03:32 pm

At sunrise, 05:14 am

1Tithi
Panchami
Shukla Paksha
until 05:00 pm52% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Chitra
Pada 1 · Lord: Mars
until 04:58 am6% elapsed
3Yoga
Shubha
until 03:28 am5% elapsed
4Karana
Balava
until 05:00 pm3% elapsed

Sun & Moon

Waxing Crescent

Waxing Crescent · 21%

Sunrise
05:14 am
Sunset
06:06 pm
Dawn
04:50 am
Dusk
06:30 pm
Solar noon
11:40 am
Day duration
12h 53m
Moonset
08:59 pm
Moonrise
09:24 am · Hindu day

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

Today in Kolkata the sun rises at 05:14 am and sets at 06:06 pm. The running tithi is Panchami in the month of Shravana. All timings are computed for Kolkata's coordinates (22.5726, 88.3639).

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Kolkata?
On August 17, 2026, the tithi in Kolkata is Panchami (Shukla Paksha), ending at 05:00 pm. The nakshatra is Chitra.
What is the Rahu Kalam time in Kolkata today?
Rahu Kalam in Kolkata on August 17, 2026 is from 06:50 am to 08:27 am — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.