Varanasi Panchang

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

In short

Panchang for Varanasi on Tuesday, August 18, 2026: Shukla Paksha Shashthi, Swati Nakshatra, Shukla Yoga. Sunrise is 5:33 AM and sunset 6:29 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 3:15 PM – 4:52 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
5:33 AM
Sunset
6:29 PM
Moonrise
10:46 AM
Moonset
9:52 PM

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:35 AM – 12:27 PM
Brahma Muhurta3:57 AM – 4:45 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal3:15 PM – 4:52 PM
Yamaganda8:47 AM – 10:24 AM
Gulika12:01 PM – 1:38 PM

Choghadiya

Day

RogInauspicious5:33 AM – 7:10 AM
UdvegInauspicious7:10 AM – 8:47 AM
CharNeutral8:47 AM – 10:24 AM
LabhAuspicious10:24 AM – 12:01 PM
AmritAuspicious12:01 PM – 1:38 PM
KaalInauspicious1:38 PM – 3:15 PM
ShubhAuspicious3:15 PM – 4:52 PM
RogInauspicious4:52 PM – 6:29 PM

Night

KaalInauspicious6:29 PM – 7:52 PM
ShubhAuspicious7:52 PM – 9:15 PM
RogInauspicious9:15 PM – 10:38 PM
UdvegInauspicious10:38 PM – 12:01 AM
CharNeutral12:01 AM – 1:24 AM
LabhAuspicious1:24 AM – 2:48 AM
AmritAuspicious2:48 AM – 4:11 AM
KaalInauspicious4:11 AM – 5:34 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Varanasi?

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

What is the Rahu Kaal in Varanasi today?

Rahu Kaal in Varanasi today runs 3:15 PM – 4:52 PM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Varanasi today?

Sunrise in Varanasi is at 5:33 AM and sunset at 6:29 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat in Varanasi today?

Abhijit Muhurat in Varanasi runs 11:35 AM – 12:27 PM — the most auspicious window of the day.