Chennai Panchang

Saturday, May 16, 2026

In short

Panchang for Chennai on Saturday, May 16, 2026: Krishna Paksha Amavasya, Bharani Nakshatra, Saubhagya Yoga. Sunrise is 5:44 AM and sunset 6:26 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 8:54 AM – 10:30 AM.

At a glance

Tithi
Krishna Paksha Amavasya
until 1:31 AM
Nakshatra
Bharani
until 5:30 PM
Yoga
Saubhagya
until 10:25 AM
Karana
Chatushpada
until 3:23 PM
Weekday
Saturday
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
Sunrise
5:44 AM
Sunset
6:26 PM
Moonrise
4:52 AM
Moonset
6:02 PM

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:39 AM – 12:30 PM
Brahma Muhurta4:08 AM – 4:56 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal8:54 AM – 10:30 AM
Yamaganda1:40 PM – 3:15 PM
Gulika5:44 AM – 7:19 AM

Choghadiya

Day

KaalInauspicious5:44 AM – 7:19 AM
ShubhAuspicious7:19 AM – 8:54 AM
RogInauspicious8:54 AM – 10:30 AM
UdvegInauspicious10:30 AM – 12:05 PM
CharNeutral12:05 PM – 1:40 PM
LabhAuspicious1:40 PM – 3:15 PM
AmritAuspicious3:15 PM – 4:51 PM
KaalInauspicious4:51 PM – 6:26 PM

Night

LabhAuspicious6:26 PM – 7:51 PM
AmritAuspicious7:51 PM – 9:15 PM
KaalInauspicious9:15 PM – 10:40 PM
ShubhAuspicious10:40 PM – 12:05 AM
RogInauspicious12:05 AM – 1:29 AM
UdvegInauspicious1:29 AM – 2:54 AM
CharNeutral2:54 AM – 4:19 AM
LabhAuspicious4:19 AM – 5:43 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Chennai?

Today in Chennai it is Krishna Paksha Amavasya, lasting until 1:31 AM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Chennai today?

Rahu Kaal in Chennai today runs 8:54 AM – 10:30 AM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Chennai today?

Sunrise in Chennai is at 5:44 AM and sunset at 6:26 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat in Chennai today?

Abhijit Muhurat in Chennai runs 11:39 AM – 12:30 PM — the most auspicious window of the day.