VaranasiPanchang
Tuesday, May 16, 2028 · Uttar Pradesh
The day at a glance
TithiAshtami until 05:27 am+1 next day
NakshatraDhanishta until 02:00 am+1 next day
Vaishakha · Krishna Paksha
Rahu Kala03:15 pm–04:56 pm
- Varjyam
- 03:31 am–05:19 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 07:53 am–08:47 am
- Yamaganda
- 08:33 am–10:14 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:27 am–12:21 pm
- Gulika
- 11:54 am–01:35 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 02:19 pm–04:07 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 10:50 pm–11:33 pm
- Sunrise
- 05:12 am
- Sunset
- 06:36 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 – 04:30 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:27 am – 12:21 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 02:19 pm – 04:07 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Varjyam
- 03:31 am – 05:19 am
- Durmuhurtam 1
- 07:53 am – 08:47 am
- Yamaganda
- 08:33 am – 10:14 am
- Gulika
- 11:54 am – 01:35 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 03:15 pm – 04:56 pm
- Durmuhurtam 2
- 10:50 pm – 11:33 pm
At sunrise, 05:12 am
1Tithi
Ashtami
Krishna Paksha
until 05:27 am+1 next day8% elapsed
2Nakshatra
Dhanishta
Pada 1 · Lord: Mars
until 02:00 am+1 next day23% elapsed
3Yoga
Brahma
until 03:35 pm58% elapsed
4Karana
Balava
until 04:13 pm17% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Last Quarter · 54%
- Sunrise
- 05:12 am
- Sunset
- 06:36 pm
- Dawn
- 04:47 am
- Dusk
- 07:01 pm
- Solar noon
- 11:54 am
- Day duration
- 13h 24m
- Moonset
- 11:35 am
- Moonrise
- 12:43 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 06:36 pm. The running tithi is Ashtami 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, 2028, the tithi in Varanasi is Ashtami (Krishna Paksha), ending at 05:27 am. The nakshatra is Dhanishta.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Varanasi today?
- Rahu Kalam in Varanasi on May 16, 2028 is from 03:15 pm to 04:56 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.