Chennai Panchang

Sunday, May 17, 2026

In short

Panchang for Chennai on Sunday, May 17, 2026: Shukla Paksha Pratipada, Krittika Nakshatra, Shobhana Yoga. Sunrise is 5:43 AM and sunset 6:26 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 4:51 PM – 6:26 PM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Pratipada
until 9:41 PM
Nakshatra
Krittika
until 2:32 PM
Yoga
Shobhana
until 6:15 AM
Karana
Kimstughna
until 11:36 AM
Weekday
Sunday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
5:43 AM
Sunset
6:26 PM
Moonrise
5:48 AM
Moonset
7:10 PM

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:39 AM – 12:30 PM
Brahma Muhurta4:07 AM – 4:55 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal4:51 PM – 6:26 PM
Yamaganda12:05 PM – 1:40 PM
Gulika3:16 PM – 4:51 PM

Choghadiya

Day

UdvegInauspicious5:43 AM – 7:19 AM
CharNeutral7:19 AM – 8:54 AM
LabhAuspicious8:54 AM – 10:30 AM
AmritAuspicious10:30 AM – 12:05 PM
KaalInauspicious12:05 PM – 1:40 PM
ShubhAuspicious1:40 PM – 3:16 PM
RogInauspicious3:16 PM – 4:51 PM
UdvegInauspicious4:51 PM – 6:26 PM

Night

ShubhAuspicious6:26 PM – 7:51 PM
RogInauspicious7:51 PM – 9:16 PM
UdvegInauspicious9:16 PM – 10:40 PM
CharNeutral10:40 PM – 12:05 AM
LabhAuspicious12:05 AM – 1:29 AM
AmritAuspicious1:29 AM – 2:54 AM
KaalInauspicious2:54 AM – 4:19 AM
ShubhAuspicious4:19 AM – 5:43 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Chennai?

Today in Chennai it is Shukla Paksha Pratipada, lasting until 9:41 PM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Chennai today?

Rahu Kaal in Chennai today runs 4:51 PM – 6:26 PM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Chennai today?

Sunrise in Chennai is at 5:43 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.