New York CityPanchang
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 · New York
The day at a glance
TithiSaptami until 12:16 pm
NakshatraPurva Bhadrapada until 05:00 am+1 next day
Margashirsha · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala11:51 am–01:01 pm
- Yamaganda
- 08:23 am–09:32 am
- Varjyam
- 10:19 am–12:01 pm
- Gulika
- 10:42 am–11:51 am
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:33 am–12:10 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 08:31 pm–10:13 pm
- Sunrise
- 07:13 am
- Sunset
- 04:29 pm
Times for New York City (EST)
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.
Abhijit Muhurta is not observed on Wednesdays.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 05:15 am – 06:14 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 08:31 pm – 10:13 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 08:23 am – 09:32 am
- Varjyam
- 10:19 am – 12:01 pm
- Gulika
- 10:42 am – 11:51 am
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:33 am – 12:10 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 11:51 am – 01:01 pm
At sunrise, 07:13 am
1Tithi
Saptami
Shukla Paksha
until 12:16 pm80% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada
Pada 1 · Lord: Jupiter
until 05:00 am+1 next day14% elapsed
3Yoga
Siddhi
until 02:51 am+1 next day17% elapsed
4Karana
Vanija
until 12:16 pm60% elapsed
Sun & Moon
First Quarter · 43%
- Sunrise
- 07:13 am
- Sunset
- 04:29 pm
- Dawn
- 06:42 am
- Dusk
- 05:00 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:51 am
- Day duration
- 9h 16m
- Moonset
- 11:45 pm
- Moonrise
- 11:42 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 07:13 am and sets at 04:29 pm. The running tithi is Saptami in the month of Margashirsha. 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 December 16, 2026, the tithi in New York City is Saptami (Shukla Paksha), ending at 12:16 pm. The nakshatra is Purva Bhadrapada.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in New York City today?
- Rahu Kalam in New York City on December 16, 2026 is from 11:51 am to 01:01 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.