Chennai Panchang

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

In short

Panchang for Chennai on Tuesday, August 18, 2026: Shukla Paksha Shashthi, Swati Nakshatra, Shukla Yoga. Sunrise is 5:57 AM and sunset 6:27 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 3:20 PM – 4:53 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
5:57 AM
Sunset
6:27 PM
Moonrise
10:40 AM
Moonset
10:23 PM

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:47 AM – 12:37 PM
Brahma Muhurta4:21 AM – 5:09 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal3:20 PM – 4:53 PM
Yamaganda9:05 AM – 10:39 AM
Gulika12:12 PM – 1:46 PM

Choghadiya

Day

RogInauspicious5:57 AM – 7:31 AM
UdvegInauspicious7:31 AM – 9:05 AM
CharNeutral9:05 AM – 10:39 AM
LabhAuspicious10:39 AM – 12:12 PM
AmritAuspicious12:12 PM – 1:46 PM
KaalInauspicious1:46 PM – 3:20 PM
ShubhAuspicious3:20 PM – 4:53 PM
RogInauspicious4:53 PM – 6:27 PM

Night

KaalInauspicious6:27 PM – 7:53 PM
ShubhAuspicious7:53 PM – 9:20 PM
RogInauspicious9:20 PM – 10:46 PM
UdvegInauspicious10:46 PM – 12:12 AM
CharNeutral12:12 AM – 1:39 AM
LabhAuspicious1:39 AM – 3:05 AM
AmritAuspicious3:05 AM – 4:31 AM
KaalInauspicious4:31 AM – 5:57 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Chennai?

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

What is the Rahu Kaal in Chennai today?

Rahu Kaal in Chennai today runs 3:20 PM – 4:53 PM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Chennai today?

Sunrise in Chennai is at 5:57 AM and sunset at 6:27 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat in Chennai today?

Abhijit Muhurat in Chennai runs 11:47 AM – 12:37 PM — the most auspicious window of the day.