Kolkata Panchang

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

In short

Panchang for Kolkata on Tuesday, May 12, 2026: Krishna Paksha Dashami, Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra, Vaidhriti Yoga. Sunrise is 4:58 AM and sunset 6:07 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 2:50 PM – 4:28 PM.

At a glance

Tithi
Krishna Paksha Dashami
until 2:53 PM
Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada
until 1:17 AM
Yoga
Vaidhriti
until 11:19 PM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 2:53 PM
Weekday
Tuesday
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
Sunrise
4:58 AM
Sunset
6:07 PM
Moonrise
1:29 AM
Moonset
1:35 PM

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

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:06 AM – 11:59 AM
Brahma Muhurta3:22 AM – 4:10 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal2:50 PM – 4:28 PM
Yamaganda8:15 AM – 9:54 AM
Gulika11:33 AM – 1:11 PM

Choghadiya

Day

RogInauspicious4:58 AM – 6:37 AM
UdvegInauspicious6:37 AM – 8:15 AM
CharNeutral8:15 AM – 9:54 AM
LabhAuspicious9:54 AM – 11:33 AM
AmritAuspicious11:33 AM – 1:11 PM
KaalInauspicious1:11 PM – 2:50 PM
ShubhAuspicious2:50 PM – 4:28 PM
RogInauspicious4:28 PM – 6:07 PM

Night

KaalInauspicious6:07 PM – 7:28 PM
ShubhAuspicious7:28 PM – 8:49 PM
RogInauspicious8:49 PM – 10:11 PM
UdvegInauspicious10:11 PM – 11:32 PM
CharNeutral11:32 PM – 12:54 AM
LabhAuspicious12:54 AM – 2:15 AM
AmritAuspicious2:15 AM – 3:36 AM
KaalInauspicious3:36 AM – 4:58 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Kolkata?

Today in Kolkata it is Krishna Paksha Dashami, lasting until 2:53 PM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Kolkata today?

Rahu Kaal in Kolkata today runs 2:50 PM – 4:28 PM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Kolkata today?

Sunrise in Kolkata is at 4:58 AM and sunset at 6:07 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat in Kolkata today?

Abhijit Muhurat in Kolkata runs 11:06 AM – 11:59 AM — the most auspicious window of the day.