VaranasiPanchang
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 · Uttar Pradesh
Amavasya
The day at a glance
TithiAmavasya until 05:31 pm
NakshatraDhanishta until 09:16 pm
Magha · Krishna Paksha
Rahu Kala03:02 pm–04:27 pm
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 08:47 am–09:33 am
- Yamaganda
- 09:21 am–10:47 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 10:39 am–12:17 pm
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:49 am–12:34 pm
- Gulika
- 12:12 pm–01:37 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 10:56 pm–11:46 pm
- Varjyam
- 04:28 am–06:04 am
- Sunrise
- 06:31 am
- Sunset
- 05:52 pm
Times for Varanasi (IST)
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Rahu Kalaavoidbestnightnow
Table 1. Today’s windows to use and to avoid
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 04:50 am – 05:40 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 10:39 am – 12:17 pm
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:49 am – 12:34 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 08:47 am – 09:33 am
- Yamaganda
- 09:21 am – 10:47 am
- Gulika
- 12:12 pm – 01:37 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 03:02 pm – 04:27 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 10:56 pm – 11:46 pm
- Varjyam
- 04:28 am – 06:04 am
At sunrise, 06:31 am
1Tithi
Amavasya
Krishna Paksha
until 05:31 pm54% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Dhanishta
Pada 2 · Lord: Mars
until 09:16 pm40% elapsed
3Yoga
Parigha
until 12:28 am+1 next day21% elapsed
4Karana
Naga
until 05:31 pm8% elapsed
Sun & Moon
New Moon · 0%
- Sunrise
- 06:31 am
- Sunset
- 05:52 pm
- Dawn
- 06:08 am
- Dusk
- 06:16 pm
- Solar noon
- 12:12 pm
- Day duration
- 11h 22m
- Moonset
- 05:44 pm
- Moonrise
- — · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Varanasi · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Varanasi the sun rises at 06:31 am and sets at 05:52 pm. The running tithi is Amavasya in the month of Magha. All timings are computed for Varanasi's coordinates (25.3176, 82.9739).
Frequently asked questions
- What is today's tithi in Varanasi?
- On February 17, 2026, the tithi in Varanasi is Amavasya (Krishna Paksha), ending at 05:31 pm. The nakshatra is Dhanishta.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Varanasi today?
- Rahu Kalam in Varanasi on February 17, 2026 is from 03:02 pm to 04:27 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.