VaranasiPanchang
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 · Uttar Pradesh
The day at a glance
TithiShashthi until 10:50 pm
NakshatraArdra until 10:13 pm
Vaishakha · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala11:56 am–01:33 pm
- Yamaganda
- 07:06 am–08:43 am
- Varjyam
- 07:45 am–09:14 am
- Gulika
- 10:20 am–11:56 am
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:31 am–12:22 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 12:56 pm–02:25 pm
- Sunrise
- 05:29 am
- Sunset
- 06:24 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
- 04:00 am – 04:45 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 12:56 pm – 02:25 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 07:06 am – 08:43 am
- Varjyam
- 07:45 am – 09:14 am
- Gulika
- 10:20 am – 11:56 am
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:31 am – 12:22 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 11:56 am – 01:33 pm
At sunrise, 05:29 am
1Tithi
Shashthi
Shukla Paksha
until 10:50 pm19% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Ardra
Pada 1 · Lord: Rahu
until 10:13 pm25% elapsed
3Yoga
Atiganda
until 09:08 am82% elapsed
4Karana
Kaulava
until 12:01 pm39% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waxing Crescent · 27%
- Sunrise
- 05:29 am
- Sunset
- 06:24 pm
- Dawn
- 05:05 am
- Dusk
- 06:47 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:56 am
- Day duration
- 12h 55m
- Moonset
- 11:52 pm
- Moonrise
- 09:34 am · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Varanasi · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Varanasi the sun rises at 05:29 am and sets at 06:24 pm. The running tithi is Shashthi 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 April 22, 2026, the tithi in Varanasi is Shashthi (Shukla Paksha), ending at 10:50 pm. The nakshatra is Ardra.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Varanasi today?
- Rahu Kalam in Varanasi on April 22, 2026 is from 11:56 am to 01:33 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.