VaranasiPanchang
Sunday, May 18, 2025 · Uttar Pradesh
The day at a glance
TithiPanchami until 05:58 am
NakshatraUttara Ashadha until 06:52 pm
Vaishakha · Krishna Paksha
Rahu Kala04:56 pm–06:37 pm
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:27 am–12:21 pm
- Yamaganda
- 11:54 am–01:35 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 12:10 pm–01:50 pm
- Gulika
- 03:16 pm–04:56 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 04:49 pm–05:43 pm
- Varjyam
- 10:58 pm–12:37 am
- Sunrise
- 05:11 am
- Sunset
- 06:37 pm
Times for Varanasi (IST)
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Table 1. Today’s windows to use and to avoid
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 03:47 am – 04:29 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:27 am – 12:21 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 12:10 pm – 01:50 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 11:54 am – 01:35 pm
- Gulika
- 03:16 pm – 04:56 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 04:49 pm – 05:43 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 04:56 pm – 06:37 pm
- Varjyam
- 10:58 pm – 12:37 am
At sunrise, 05:11 am
1Tithi
Panchami
Krishna Paksha
until 05:58 am97% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha
Pada 2 · Lord: Sun
until 06:52 pm45% elapsed
3Yoga
Shubha
until 06:42 am94% elapsed
4Karana
Taitila
until 05:58 am94% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waning Gibbous · 75%
- Sunrise
- 05:11 am
- Sunset
- 06:37 pm
- Dawn
- 04:46 am
- Dusk
- 07:02 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:54 am
- Day duration
- 13h 26m
- Moonset
- 09:28 am
- Moonrise
- 11:41 pm · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Varanasi · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Varanasi the sun rises at 05:11 am and sets at 06:37 pm. The running tithi is Panchami in the month of Vaishakha. All timings are computed for Varanasi's coordinates (25.3176, 82.9739).
Frequently asked questions
- What is today's tithi in Varanasi?
- On May 18, 2025, the tithi in Varanasi is Panchami (Krishna Paksha), ending at 05:58 am. The nakshatra is Uttara Ashadha.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Varanasi today?
- Rahu Kalam in Varanasi on May 18, 2025 is from 04:56 pm to 06:37 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.