New York CityPanchang
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 · New York
The day at a glance
TithiDwitiya until 05:29 am+1 next day
NakshatraShatabhisha until 10:46 am
Phalguna · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala12:10 pm–01:31 pm
- Yamaganda
- 08:06 am–09:27 am
- Gulika
- 10:49 am–12:10 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:48 am–12:31 pm
- Varjyam
- 05:03 pm–06:38 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 02:29 am–04:04 am
- Sunrise
- 06:45 am
- Sunset
- 05:34 pm
Times for New York City (EST)
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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
- 05:00 am – 05:52 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 02:29 am – 04:04 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 08:06 am – 09:27 am
- Gulika
- 10:49 am – 12:10 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:48 am – 12:31 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 12:10 pm – 01:31 pm
- Varjyam
- 05:03 pm – 06:38 pm
At sunrise, 06:45 am
1Tithi
Dwitiya
Shukla Paksha
until 05:29 am+1 next day1% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Shatabhisha
Pada 4 · Lord: Rahu
until 10:46 am83% elapsed
3Yoga
Shiva
until 12:14 pm75% elapsed
4Karana
Balava
until 06:01 pm3% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waxing Crescent · 1%
- Sunrise
- 06:45 am
- Sunset
- 05:34 pm
- Dawn
- 06:17 am
- Dusk
- 06:02 pm
- Solar noon
- 12:09 pm
- Day duration
- 10h 49m
- Moonset
- 07:00 pm
- Moonrise
- 07:24 am · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over New York City · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · America/New_York
Today in New York City the sun rises at 06:45 am and sets at 05:34 pm. The running tithi is Dwitiya in the month of Phalguna. All timings are computed for New York City's coordinates (40.7143, -74.0060).
Frequently asked questions
- What is today's tithi in New York City?
- On February 18, 2026, the tithi in New York City is Dwitiya (Shukla Paksha), ending at 05:29 am. The nakshatra is Shatabhisha.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in New York City today?
- Rahu Kalam in New York City on February 18, 2026 is from 12:10 pm to 01:31 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.