VaranasiPanchang
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Uttar Pradesh
The day at a glance
TithiDashami until 02:52 pm
NakshatraPurva Bhadrapada until 01:17 am+1 next day
Vaishakha · Krishna Paksha
Rahu Kala03:14 pm–04:54 pm
- Varjyam
- 07:49 am–09:24 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 07:54 am–08:48 am
- Yamaganda
- 08:34 am–10:14 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:27 am–12:21 pm
- Gulika
- 11:54 am–01:34 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 05:21 pm–06:56 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 10:50 pm–11:32 pm
- Sunrise
- 05:15 am
- Sunset
- 06:34 pm
Times for Varanasi (IST)
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Table 1. Today’s windows to use and to avoid
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 03:49 am – 04:32 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:27 am – 12:21 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 05:21 pm – 06:56 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Varjyam
- 07:49 am – 09:24 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 07:54 am – 08:48 am
- Yamaganda
- 08:34 am – 10:14 am
- Gulika
- 11:54 am – 01:34 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 03:14 pm – 04:54 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 10:50 pm – 11:32 pm
At sunrise, 05:15 am
1Tithi
Dashami
Krishna Paksha
until 02:52 pm59% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada
Pada 1 · Lord: Jupiter
until 01:17 am+1 next day16% elapsed
3Yoga
Vaidhriti
until 11:19 pm19% elapsed
4Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 02:52 pm17% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waning Crescent · 29%
- Sunrise
- 05:15 am
- Sunset
- 06:34 pm
- Dawn
- 04:50 am
- Dusk
- 06:58 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:54 am
- Day duration
- 13h 19m
- Moonset
- 01:54 pm
- Moonrise
- 02:28 am · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Varanasi · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Varanasi the sun rises at 05:15 am and sets at 06:34 pm. The running tithi is Dashami 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 12, 2026, the tithi in Varanasi is Dashami (Krishna Paksha), ending at 02:52 pm. The nakshatra is Purva Bhadrapada.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Varanasi today?
- Rahu Kalam in Varanasi on May 12, 2026 is from 03:14 pm to 04:54 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.