KolkataPanchang
Wednesday, October 18, 2028 · West Bengal
Amavasya
The day at a glance
TithiAmavasya until 08:26 am
NakshatraChitra until 05:28 pm
Ashwin · Krishna Paksha
Rahu Kala11:21 am–12:48 pm
- Yamaganda
- 07:01 am–08:27 am
- Gulika
- 09:54 am–11:21 am
- Durmuhurtam
- 10:58 am–11:44 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 11:49 am–01:14 pm
- Varjyam
- 10:29 pm–11:55 pm
- Sunrise
- 05:34 am
- Sunset
- 05:08 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
- 03:55 am – 04:44 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 11:49 am – 01:14 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 07:01 am – 08:27 am
- Gulika
- 09:54 am – 11:21 am
- Durmuhurtam
- 10:58 am – 11:44 am
- Rahu Kala
- 11:21 am – 12:48 pm
- Varjyam
- 10:29 pm – 11:55 pm
At sunrise, 05:34 am
1Tithi
Amavasya
Krishna Paksha
until 08:26 am86% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Chitra
Pada 2 · Lord: Mars
until 05:28 pm44% elapsed
3Yoga
Vishkumbha
until 01:25 am+1 next day1% elapsed
4Karana
Naga
until 08:26 am72% elapsed
Sun & Moon
New Moon · 0%
- Sunrise
- 05:34 am
- Sunset
- 05:08 pm
- Dawn
- 05:11 am
- Dusk
- 05:31 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:21 am
- Day duration
- 11h 34m
- Moonset
- 05:01 pm
- Moonrise
- 05:35 am · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Kolkata · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Kolkata the sun rises at 05:34 am and sets at 05:08 pm. The running tithi is Amavasya in the month of Ashwin. All timings are computed for Kolkata's coordinates (22.5726, 88.3639).
Frequently asked questions
- What is today's tithi in Kolkata?
- On October 18, 2028, the tithi in Kolkata is Amavasya (Krishna Paksha), ending at 08:26 am. The nakshatra is Chitra.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Kolkata today?
- Rahu Kalam in Kolkata on October 18, 2028 is from 11:21 am to 12:48 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.