VaranasiPanchang
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 · Uttar Pradesh
The day at a glance
TithiPratipada until 04:58 pm
NakshatraShatabhisha until 09:16 pm
Phalguna · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala12:12 pm–01:37 pm
- Yamaganda
- 07:56 am–09:21 am
- Gulika
- 10:46 am–12:12 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:49 am–12:34 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 02:04 pm–03:40 pm
- Varjyam
- 03:33 am–05:08 am
- Sunrise
- 06:30 am
- Sunset
- 05:53 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.
Abhijit Muhurta is not observed on Wednesdays.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 04:49 am – 05:40 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 02:04 pm – 03:40 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 07:56 am – 09:21 am
- Gulika
- 10:46 am – 12:12 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:49 am – 12:34 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 12:12 pm – 01:37 pm
- Varjyam
- 03:33 am – 05:08 am
At sunrise, 06:30 am
1Tithi
Pratipada
Shukla Paksha
until 04:58 pm55% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Shatabhisha
Pada 2 · Lord: Rahu
until 09:16 pm38% elapsed
3Yoga
Shiva
until 10:44 pm27% elapsed
4Karana
Bava
until 04:58 pm10% elapsed
Sun & Moon
New Moon · 0%
- Sunrise
- 06:30 am
- Sunset
- 05:53 pm
- Dawn
- 06:07 am
- Dusk
- 06:16 pm
- Solar noon
- 12:11 pm
- Day duration
- 11h 23m
- Moonset
- 06:43 pm
- Moonrise
- 07:00 am · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Varanasi · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Varanasi the sun rises at 06:30 am and sets at 05:53 pm. The running tithi is Pratipada in the month of Phalguna. All timings are computed for Varanasi's coordinates (25.3176, 82.9739).
Frequently asked questions
- What is today's tithi in Varanasi?
- On February 18, 2026, the tithi in Varanasi is Pratipada (Shukla Paksha), ending at 04:58 pm. The nakshatra is Shatabhisha.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Varanasi today?
- Rahu Kalam in Varanasi on February 18, 2026 is from 12:12 pm to 01:37 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.