Chicago Panchang

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

In short

Panchang for Chicago on Tuesday, August 18, 2026: Shukla Paksha Shashthi, Swati Nakshatra, Shukla Yoga. Sunrise is 6:03 AM and sunset 7:44 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 4:19 PM – 6:02 PM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Shashthi
until 7:21 AM
Nakshatra
Swati
until 8:17 PM
Yoga
Shukla
until 4:53 PM
Karana
Taitila
until 7:21 AM
Weekday
Tuesday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
6:03 AM
Sunset
7:44 PM
Moonrise
12:43 PM
Moonset
10:21 PM

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat12:26 PM – 1:21 PM
Brahma Muhurta4:27 AM – 5:15 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal4:19 PM – 6:02 PM
Yamaganda9:28 AM – 11:11 AM
Gulika12:54 PM – 2:36 PM

Choghadiya

Day

RogInauspicious6:03 AM – 7:45 AM
UdvegInauspicious7:45 AM – 9:28 AM
CharNeutral9:28 AM – 11:11 AM
LabhAuspicious11:11 AM – 12:54 PM
AmritAuspicious12:54 PM – 2:36 PM
KaalInauspicious2:36 PM – 4:19 PM
ShubhAuspicious4:19 PM – 6:02 PM
RogInauspicious6:02 PM – 7:44 PM

Night

KaalInauspicious7:44 PM – 9:02 PM
ShubhAuspicious9:02 PM – 10:19 PM
RogInauspicious10:19 PM – 11:37 PM
UdvegInauspicious11:37 PM – 12:54 AM
CharNeutral12:54 AM – 2:12 AM
LabhAuspicious2:12 AM – 3:29 AM
AmritAuspicious3:29 AM – 4:46 AM
KaalInauspicious4:46 AM – 6:04 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Chicago?

Today in Chicago it is Shukla Paksha Shashthi, lasting until 7:21 AM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Chicago today?

Rahu Kaal in Chicago today runs 4:19 PM – 6:02 PM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Chicago today?

Sunrise in Chicago is at 6:03 AM and sunset at 7:44 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat in Chicago today?

Abhijit Muhurat in Chicago runs 12:26 PM – 1:21 PM — the most auspicious window of the day.