VaranasiPanchang
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 · Uttar Pradesh
The day at a glance
TithiChaturdashi until 08:25 am
NakshatraShatabhisha until 06:09 am
Phalguna · Krishna Paksha
Rahu Kala12:06 pm–01:36 pm
- Yamaganda
- 07:34 am–09:05 am
- Gulika
- 10:35 am–12:06 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:42 am–12:30 pm
- Varjyam
- 12:20 pm–01:53 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 09:37 pm–11:09 pm
- Sunrise
- 06:04 am
- Sunset
- 06:08 pm
Times for Varanasi (IST)
Tap an arc or a row to see its timing.
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
- 04:28 am – 05:16 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 09:37 pm – 11:09 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 07:34 am – 09:05 am
- Gulika
- 10:35 am – 12:06 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:42 am – 12:30 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 12:06 pm – 01:36 pm
- Varjyam
- 12:20 pm – 01:53 pm
At sunrise, 06:04 am
1Tithi
Chaturdashi
Krishna Paksha
until 08:25 am90% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Shatabhisha
Pada 4 · Lord: Rahu
until 06:09 am100% elapsed
3Yoga
Sadhya
until 06:21 am99% elapsed
4Karana
Shakuni
until 08:25 am79% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waning Crescent · 1%
- Sunrise
- 06:04 am
- Sunset
- 06:08 pm
- Dawn
- 05:41 am
- Dusk
- 06:31 pm
- Solar noon
- 12:06 pm
- Day duration
- 12h 4m
- Moonset
- 05:28 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 06:04 am and sets at 06:08 pm. The running tithi is Chaturdashi 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 March 18, 2026, the tithi in Varanasi is Chaturdashi (Krishna Paksha), ending at 08:25 am. The nakshatra is Shatabhisha.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Varanasi today?
- Rahu Kalam in Varanasi on March 18, 2026 is from 12:06 pm to 01:36 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.