VaranasiPanchang
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · Uttar Pradesh
The day at a glance
TithiTritiya until 05:24 am
NakshatraJyeshtha until 12:54 pm
Vaishakha · Krishna Paksha
Rahu Kala03:12 pm–04:51 pm
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 07:57 am–08:50 am
- Yamaganda
- 08:37 am–10:16 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:28 am–12:21 pm
- Gulika
- 11:54 am–01:33 pm
- Varjyam
- 09:54 pm–11:42 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 10:49 pm–11:33 pm
- Sunrise
- 05:19 am
- Sunset
- 06:30 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
- 03:52 am – 04:36 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:28 am – 12:21 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 07:57 am – 08:50 am
- Yamaganda
- 08:37 am – 10:16 am
- Gulika
- 11:54 am – 01:33 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 03:12 pm – 04:51 pm
- Varjyam
- 09:54 pm – 11:42 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 10:49 pm – 11:33 pm
At sunrise, 05:19 am
1Tithi
Tritiya
Krishna Paksha
until 05:24 am100% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Jyeshtha
Pada 3 · Lord: Mercury
until 12:54 pm72% elapsed
3Yoga
Shiva
until 12:16 am+1 next day24% elapsed
4Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 05:24 am99% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waning Gibbous · 91%
- Sunrise
- 05:19 am
- Sunset
- 06:30 pm
- Dawn
- 04:55 am
- Dusk
- 06:54 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:54 am
- Day duration
- 13h 11m
- Moonset
- 07:24 am
- Moonrise
- 10:01 pm · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Varanasi · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Varanasi the sun rises at 05:19 am and sets at 06:30 pm. The running tithi is Tritiya 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 5, 2026, the tithi in Varanasi is Tritiya (Krishna Paksha), ending at 05:24 am. The nakshatra is Jyeshtha.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Varanasi today?
- Rahu Kalam in Varanasi on May 5, 2026 is from 03:12 pm to 04:51 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.