Colombo Panchang

Thursday, August 20, 2026

In short

Panchang for Colombo on Thursday, August 20, 2026: Shukla Paksha Ashtami, Vishakha Nakshatra, Indra Yoga. Sunrise is 6:05 AM and sunset 6:22 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 1:46 PM – 3:18 PM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Ashtami
until 9:19 PM
Nakshatra
Vishakha
until 9:08 AM
Yoga
Indra
until 4:25 AM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 8:16 AM
Weekday
Thursday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
6:05 AM
Sunset
6:22 PM
Moonrise
12:13 PM
Moonset
12:07 AM

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

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:49 AM – 12:38 PM
Brahma Muhurta4:29 AM – 5:17 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal1:46 PM – 3:18 PM
Yamaganda6:05 AM – 7:37 AM
Gulika9:09 AM – 10:41 AM

Choghadiya

Day

ShubhAuspicious6:05 AM – 7:37 AM
RogInauspicious7:37 AM – 9:09 AM
UdvegInauspicious9:09 AM – 10:41 AM
CharNeutral10:41 AM – 12:14 PM
LabhAuspicious12:14 PM – 1:46 PM
AmritAuspicious1:46 PM – 3:18 PM
KaalInauspicious3:18 PM – 4:50 PM
ShubhAuspicious4:50 PM – 6:22 PM

Night

AmritAuspicious6:22 PM – 7:50 PM
KaalInauspicious7:50 PM – 9:18 PM
ShubhAuspicious9:18 PM – 10:46 PM
RogInauspicious10:46 PM – 12:13 AM
UdvegInauspicious12:13 AM – 1:41 AM
CharNeutral1:41 AM – 3:09 AM
LabhAuspicious3:09 AM – 4:37 AM
AmritAuspicious4:37 AM – 6:05 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Colombo?

Today in Colombo it is Shukla Paksha Ashtami, lasting until 9:19 PM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Colombo today?

Rahu Kaal in Colombo today runs 1:46 PM – 3:18 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 6:22 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat in Colombo today?

Abhijit Muhurat in Colombo runs 11:49 AM – 12:38 PM — the most auspicious window of the day.