VaranasiPanchang
Monday, May 18, 2026 · Uttar Pradesh
The day at a glance
TithiDwitiya until 05:53 pm
NakshatraRohini until 11:31 am
Adhika Jyeshtha · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala06:52 am–08:33 am
- Varjyam
- 04:31 am–05:55 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 08:43 am–10:07 am
- Yamaganda
- 10:13 am–11:54 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:27 am–12:21 pm
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 12:21 pm–01:15 pm
- Gulika
- 01:35 pm–03:15 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 03:02 pm–03:56 pm
- Sunrise
- 05:12 am
- Sunset
- 06:37 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
- 03:47 am – 04:29 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 08:43 am – 10:07 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:27 am – 12:21 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Varjyam
- 04:31 am – 05:55 am
- Rahu Kala
- 06:52 am – 08:33 am
- Yamaganda
- 10:13 am – 11:54 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 12:21 pm – 01:15 pm
- Gulika
- 01:35 pm – 03:15 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 03:02 pm – 03:56 pm
At sunrise, 05:12 am
1Tithi
Dwitiya
Shukla Paksha
until 05:53 pm37% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Rohini
Pada 3 · Lord: Moon
until 11:31 am70% elapsed
3Yoga
Sukarma
until 09:47 pm16% elapsed
4Karana
Balava
until 07:46 am75% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waxing Crescent · 2%
- Sunrise
- 05:12 am
- Sunset
- 06:37 pm
- Dawn
- 04:47 am
- Dusk
- 07:02 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:54 am
- Day duration
- 13h 25m
- Moonset
- 08:35 pm
- Moonrise
- 06:12 am · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Varanasi · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Varanasi the sun rises at 05:12 am and sets at 06:37 pm. The running tithi is Dwitiya in the month of Adhika Jyeshtha. All timings are computed for Varanasi's coordinates (25.3176, 82.9739).
Frequently asked questions
- What is today's tithi in Varanasi?
- On May 18, 2026, the tithi in Varanasi is Dwitiya (Shukla Paksha), ending at 05:53 pm. The nakshatra is Rohini.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Varanasi today?
- Rahu Kalam in Varanasi on May 18, 2026 is from 06:52 am to 08:33 am — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.