VaranasiPanchang
Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Uttar Pradesh
Amavasya
The day at a glance
TithiAmavasya until 01:31 am+1 next day
NakshatraBharani until 05:30 pm
Vaishakha · Krishna Paksha
Rahu Kala08:33 am–10:14 am
- Varjyam
- 04:45 am–06:10 am
- Gulika
- 05:12 am–06:53 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 05:12 am–06:06 am
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 06:06 am–07:00 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:27 am–12:21 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 01:15 pm–02:40 pm
- Yamaganda
- 01:35 pm–03:15 pm
- Sunrise
- 05:12 am
- Sunset
- 06:36 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
- 03:47 am – 04:30 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:27 am – 12:21 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 01:15 pm – 02:40 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Varjyam
- 04:45 am – 06:10 am
- Gulika
- 05:12 am – 06:53 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 05:12 am – 06:06 am
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 06:06 am – 07:00 am
- Rahu Kala
- 08:33 am – 10:14 am
- Yamaganda
- 01:35 pm – 03:15 pm
At sunrise, 05:12 am
1Tithi
Amavasya
Krishna Paksha
until 01:31 am+1 next day0% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Bharani
Pada 2 · Lord: Venus
until 05:30 pm42% elapsed
3Yoga
Saubhagya
until 10:25 am74% elapsed
4Karana
Chatushpada
until 03:23 pm0% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waning Crescent · 1%
- Sunrise
- 05:12 am
- Sunset
- 06:36 pm
- Dawn
- 04:48 am
- Dusk
- 07:01 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:54 am
- Day duration
- 13h 23m
- Moonset
- 06:12 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 05:12 am and sets at 06:36 pm. The running tithi is Amavasya 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 16, 2026, the tithi in Varanasi is Amavasya (Krishna Paksha), ending at 01:31 am. The nakshatra is Bharani.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Varanasi today?
- Rahu Kalam in Varanasi on May 16, 2026 is from 08:33 am to 10:14 am — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.