Kolkata Panchang

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

In short

Panchang for Kolkata on Wednesday, May 20, 2026: Shukla Paksha Chaturthi, Ardra Nakshatra, Shoola Yoga. Sunrise is 4:55 AM and sunset 6:10 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 11:33 AM – 1:12 PM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Chaturthi
until 11:07 AM
Nakshatra
Ardra
until 6:12 AM
Yoga
Shoola
until 2:10 PM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 11:07 AM
Weekday
Wednesday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
4:55 AM
Sunset
6:10 PM
Moonrise
8:08 AM
Moonset
10:10 PM

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

Auspicious timings

Brahma Muhurta3:19 AM – 4:07 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal11:33 AM – 1:12 PM
Yamaganda6:34 AM – 8:14 AM
Gulika9:53 AM – 11:33 AM

Choghadiya

Day

LabhAuspicious4:55 AM – 6:34 AM
AmritAuspicious6:34 AM – 8:14 AM
KaalInauspicious8:14 AM – 9:53 AM
ShubhAuspicious9:53 AM – 11:33 AM
RogInauspicious11:33 AM – 1:12 PM
UdvegInauspicious1:12 PM – 2:51 PM
CharNeutral2:51 PM – 4:31 PM
LabhAuspicious4:31 PM – 6:10 PM

Night

UdvegInauspicious6:10 PM – 7:31 PM
CharNeutral7:31 PM – 8:51 PM
LabhAuspicious8:51 PM – 10:12 PM
AmritAuspicious10:12 PM – 11:33 PM
KaalInauspicious11:33 PM – 12:53 AM
ShubhAuspicious12:53 AM – 2:14 AM
RogInauspicious2:14 AM – 3:34 AM
UdvegInauspicious3:34 AM – 4:55 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Kolkata?

Today in Kolkata it is Shukla Paksha Chaturthi, lasting until 11:07 AM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Kolkata today?

Rahu Kaal in Kolkata today runs 11:33 AM – 1:12 PM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Kolkata today?

Sunrise in Kolkata is at 4:55 AM and sunset at 6:10 PM.