VaranasiPanchang
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · Uttar Pradesh
The day at a glance
TithiChaturthi until 11:07 am
NakshatraArdra until 06:11 am
Adhika Jyeshtha · Shukla Paksha
Rahu Kala11:54 am–01:35 pm
- Yamaganda
- 06:52 am–08:32 am
- Gulika
- 10:13 am–11:54 am
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:27 am–12:21 pm
- Varjyam
- 05:11 pm–06:40 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 02:00 am–03:28 am
- Sunrise
- 05:11 am
- Sunset
- 06:38 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.
Abhijit Muhurta is not observed on Wednesdays.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 03:46 am – 04:28 am
- Amrit Kalam
- 02:00 am – 03:28 am
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Yamaganda
- 06:52 am – 08:32 am
- Gulika
- 10:13 am – 11:54 am
- Durmuhurtam
- 11:27 am – 12:21 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 11:54 am – 01:35 pm
- Varjyam
- 05:11 pm – 06:40 pm
At sunrise, 05:11 am
1Tithi
Chaturthi
Shukla Paksha
until 11:07 am72% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Ardra
Pada 4 · Lord: Rahu
until 06:11 am95% elapsed
3Yoga
Shula
until 02:09 pm56% elapsed
4Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 11:07 am43% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14%
- Sunrise
- 05:11 am
- Sunset
- 06:38 pm
- Dawn
- 04:46 am
- Dusk
- 07:03 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:54 am
- Day duration
- 13h 27m
- Moonset
- 10:36 pm
- Moonrise
- 08:27 am · Hindu day
Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Varanasi · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata
Today in Varanasi the sun rises at 05:11 am and sets at 06:38 pm. The running tithi is Chaturthi 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 20, 2026, the tithi in Varanasi is Chaturthi (Shukla Paksha), ending at 11:07 am. The nakshatra is Ardra.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Varanasi today?
- Rahu Kalam in Varanasi on May 20, 2026 is from 11:54 am to 01:35 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.