Kolkata Panchang

Sunday, August 16, 2026

In short

Panchang for Kolkata on Sunday, August 16, 2026: Shukla Paksha Chaturthi, Hasta Nakshatra, Siddha Yoga. Sunrise is 5:14 AM and sunset 6:06 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 4:30 PM – 6:06 PM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Chaturthi
until 4:53 PM
Nakshatra
Hasta
until 3:50 AM
Yoga
Siddha
until 5:21 AM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 4:53 PM
Weekday
Sunday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
5:14 AM
Sunset
6:06 PM
Moonrise
8:30 AM
Moonset
8:24 PM

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

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:15 AM – 12:06 PM
Brahma Muhurta3:38 AM – 4:26 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal4:30 PM – 6:06 PM
Yamaganda11:40 AM – 1:17 PM
Gulika2:53 PM – 4:30 PM

Choghadiya

Day

UdvegInauspicious5:14 AM – 6:51 AM
CharNeutral6:51 AM – 8:27 AM
LabhAuspicious8:27 AM – 10:04 AM
AmritAuspicious10:04 AM – 11:40 AM
KaalInauspicious11:40 AM – 1:17 PM
ShubhAuspicious1:17 PM – 2:53 PM
RogInauspicious2:53 PM – 4:30 PM
UdvegInauspicious4:30 PM – 6:06 PM

Night

ShubhAuspicious6:06 PM – 7:30 PM
RogInauspicious7:30 PM – 8:53 PM
UdvegInauspicious8:53 PM – 10:17 PM
CharNeutral10:17 PM – 11:40 PM
LabhAuspicious11:40 PM – 1:04 AM
AmritAuspicious1:04 AM – 2:28 AM
KaalInauspicious2:28 AM – 3:51 AM
ShubhAuspicious3:51 AM – 5:15 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Kolkata?

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

What is the Rahu Kaal in Kolkata today?

Rahu Kaal in Kolkata today runs 4:30 PM – 6:06 PM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Kolkata today?

Sunrise in Kolkata is at 5:14 AM and sunset at 6:06 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat in Kolkata today?

Abhijit Muhurat in Kolkata runs 11:15 AM – 12:06 PM — the most auspicious window of the day.