New York CityPanchang
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · New York
The day at a glance
TithiShashthi until 08:21 am
NakshatraSwati until 09:16 pm
Shravana · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala04:24 pm–06:07 pm
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 08:53 am–09:48 am
- Yamaganda
- 09:34 am–11:16 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 11:49 am–01:32 pm
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:32 pm–01:26 pm
- Gulika
- 12:59 pm–02:42 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 11:57 pm–12:39 am
- Varjyam
- 03:25 am–05:11 am
- Sunrise
- 06:09 am
- Sunset
- 07:49 pm
Times for New York City (EDT)
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Table 1. Today’s windows to use and to avoid
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 04:46 am – 05:28 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 11:49 am – 01:32 pm
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:32 pm – 01:26 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 08:53 am – 09:48 am
- Yamaganda
- 09:34 am – 11:16 am
- Gulika
- 12:59 pm – 02:42 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 04:24 pm – 06:07 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 11:57 pm – 12:39 am
- Varjyam
- 03:25 am – 05:11 am
At sunrise, 06:09 am
1Tithi
Shashthi
Shukla Paksha
until 08:21 am91% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Swati
Pada 2 · Lord: Rahu
until 09:16 pm42% elapsed
3Yoga
Shukla
until 05:52 pm51% elapsed
4Karana
Taitila
until 08:21 am83% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waxing Crescent · 34%
- Sunrise
- 06:09 am
- Sunset
- 07:49 pm
- Dawn
- 05:40 am
- Dusk
- 08:18 pm
- Solar noon
- 12:59 pm
- Day duration
- 13h 40m
- Moonset
- 10:25 pm
- Moonrise
- 12:47 pm · 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 06:09 am and sets at 07:49 pm. The running tithi is Shashthi in the month of Shravana. 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 August 18, 2026, the tithi in New York City is Shashthi (Shukla Paksha), ending at 08:21 am. The nakshatra is Swati.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in New York City today?
- Rahu Kalam in New York City on August 18, 2026 is from 04:24 pm to 06:07 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.