Colombo Panchang

Sunday, August 16, 2026

In short

Panchang for Colombo on Sunday, August 16, 2026: Shukla Paksha Chaturthi, Hasta Nakshatra, Sadhya Yoga. Sunrise is 6:05 AM and sunset 6:24 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 4:51 PM – 6:24 PM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Chaturthi
until 4:53 PM
Nakshatra
Hasta
until 3:50 AM
Yoga
Sadhya
until 4:08 AM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 4:53 PM
Weekday
Sunday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
6:05 AM
Sunset
6:24 PM
Moonrise
8:58 AM
Moonset
9:10 PM

Bhadra (Vishti karana) is active today — avoid auspicious beginnings during it.

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:50 AM – 12:39 PM
Brahma Muhurta4:29 AM – 5:17 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal4:51 PM – 6:24 PM
Yamaganda12:14 PM – 1:47 PM
Gulika3:19 PM – 4:51 PM

Choghadiya

Day

UdvegInauspicious6:05 AM – 7:37 AM
CharNeutral7:37 AM – 9:10 AM
LabhAuspicious9:10 AM – 10:42 AM
AmritAuspicious10:42 AM – 12:14 PM
KaalInauspicious12:14 PM – 1:47 PM
ShubhAuspicious1:47 PM – 3:19 PM
RogInauspicious3:19 PM – 4:51 PM
UdvegInauspicious4:51 PM – 6:24 PM

Night

ShubhAuspicious6:24 PM – 7:51 PM
RogInauspicious7:51 PM – 9:19 PM
UdvegInauspicious9:19 PM – 10:47 PM
CharNeutral10:47 PM – 12:14 AM
LabhAuspicious12:14 AM – 1:42 AM
AmritAuspicious1:42 AM – 3:10 AM
KaalInauspicious3:10 AM – 4:37 AM
ShubhAuspicious4:37 AM – 6:05 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Colombo?

Today in Colombo it is Shukla Paksha Chaturthi, lasting until 4:53 PM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Colombo today?

Rahu Kaal in Colombo today runs 4:51 PM – 6:24 PM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Colombo today?

Sunrise in Colombo is at 6:05 AM and sunset at 6:24 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat in Colombo today?

Abhijit Muhurat in Colombo runs 11:50 AM – 12:39 PM — the most auspicious window of the day.