Chennai Panchang

Monday, May 18, 2026

In short

Panchang for Chennai on Monday, May 18, 2026: Shukla Paksha Dwitiya, Rohini Nakshatra, Sukarma Yoga. Sunrise is 5:43 AM and sunset 6:27 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 7:19 AM – 8:54 AM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Dwitiya
until 5:53 PM
Nakshatra
Rohini
until 11:32 AM
Yoga
Sukarma
until 9:47 PM
Karana
Balava
until 7:46 AM
Weekday
Monday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
5:43 AM
Sunset
6:27 PM
Moonrise
6:50 AM
Moonset
8:19 PM

Auspicious timings

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

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal7:19 AM – 8:54 AM
Yamaganda10:29 AM – 12:05 PM
Gulika1:40 PM – 3:16 PM

Choghadiya

Day

AmritAuspicious5:43 AM – 7:19 AM
KaalInauspicious7:19 AM – 8:54 AM
ShubhAuspicious8:54 AM – 10:29 AM
RogInauspicious10:29 AM – 12:05 PM
UdvegInauspicious12:05 PM – 1:40 PM
CharNeutral1:40 PM – 3:16 PM
LabhAuspicious3:16 PM – 4:51 PM
AmritAuspicious4:51 PM – 6:27 PM

Night

CharNeutral6:27 PM – 7:51 PM
LabhAuspicious7:51 PM – 9:16 PM
AmritAuspicious9:16 PM – 10:40 PM
KaalInauspicious10:40 PM – 12:05 AM
ShubhAuspicious12:05 AM – 1:29 AM
RogInauspicious1:29 AM – 2:54 AM
UdvegInauspicious2:54 AM – 4:19 AM
CharNeutral4:19 AM – 5:43 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Chennai?

Today in Chennai it is Shukla Paksha Dwitiya, lasting until 5:53 PM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Chennai today?

Rahu Kaal in Chennai today runs 7:19 AM – 8:54 AM. 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 6:27 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.