Colombo Panchang

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

In short

Panchang for Colombo on Tuesday, August 18, 2026: Shukla Paksha Shashthi, Swati Nakshatra, Shukla Yoga. Sunrise is 6:05 AM and sunset 6:23 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 3:18 PM – 4:51 PM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Shashthi
until 5:51 PM
Nakshatra
Swati
until 6:47 AM
Yoga
Shukla
until 3:23 AM
Karana
Taitila
until 5:51 PM
Weekday
Tuesday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
6:05 AM
Sunset
6:23 PM
Moonrise
10:33 AM
Moonset
10:34 PM

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:49 AM – 12:39 PM
Brahma Muhurta4:29 AM – 5:17 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal3:18 PM – 4:51 PM
Yamaganda9:10 AM – 10:42 AM
Gulika12:14 PM – 1:46 PM

Choghadiya

Day

RogInauspicious6:05 AM – 7:37 AM
UdvegInauspicious7:37 AM – 9:10 AM
CharNeutral9:10 AM – 10:42 AM
LabhAuspicious10:42 AM – 12:14 PM
AmritAuspicious12:14 PM – 1:46 PM
KaalInauspicious1:46 PM – 3:18 PM
ShubhAuspicious3:18 PM – 4:51 PM
RogInauspicious4:51 PM – 6:23 PM

Night

KaalInauspicious6:23 PM – 7:51 PM
ShubhAuspicious7:51 PM – 9:18 PM
RogInauspicious9:18 PM – 10:46 PM
UdvegInauspicious10:46 PM – 12:14 AM
CharNeutral12:14 AM – 1:42 AM
LabhAuspicious1:42 AM – 3:09 AM
AmritAuspicious3:09 AM – 4:37 AM
KaalInauspicious4:37 AM – 6:05 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Colombo?

Today in Colombo it is Shukla Paksha Shashthi, lasting until 5:51 PM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Colombo today?

Rahu Kaal in Colombo today runs 3:18 PM – 4:51 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 6:23 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat in Colombo today?

Abhijit Muhurat in Colombo runs 11:49 AM – 12:39 PM — the most auspicious window of the day.