Colombo Panchang

Sunday, May 17, 2026

In short

Panchang for Colombo on Sunday, May 17, 2026: Shukla Paksha Pratipada, Krittika Nakshatra, Shobhana Yoga. Sunrise is 5:54 AM and sunset 6:19 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 4:46 PM – 6:19 PM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Pratipada
until 9:41 PM
Nakshatra
Krittika
until 2:32 PM
Yoga
Shobhana
until 6:15 AM
Karana
Kimstughna
until 11:36 AM
Weekday
Sunday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
5:54 AM
Sunset
6:19 PM
Moonrise
6:02 AM
Moonset
6:58 PM

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:42 AM – 12:31 PM
Brahma Muhurta4:18 AM – 5:06 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal4:46 PM – 6:19 PM
Yamaganda12:07 PM – 1:40 PM
Gulika3:13 PM – 4:46 PM

Choghadiya

Day

UdvegInauspicious5:54 AM – 7:27 AM
CharNeutral7:27 AM – 9:00 AM
LabhAuspicious9:00 AM – 10:33 AM
AmritAuspicious10:33 AM – 12:07 PM
KaalInauspicious12:07 PM – 1:40 PM
ShubhAuspicious1:40 PM – 3:13 PM
RogInauspicious3:13 PM – 4:46 PM
UdvegInauspicious4:46 PM – 6:19 PM

Night

ShubhAuspicious6:19 PM – 7:46 PM
RogInauspicious7:46 PM – 9:13 PM
UdvegInauspicious9:13 PM – 10:40 PM
CharNeutral10:40 PM – 12:06 AM
LabhAuspicious12:06 AM – 1:33 AM
AmritAuspicious1:33 AM – 3:00 AM
KaalInauspicious3:00 AM – 4:27 AM
ShubhAuspicious4:27 AM – 5:54 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Colombo?

Today in Colombo it is Shukla Paksha Pratipada, lasting until 9:41 PM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Colombo today?

Rahu Kaal in Colombo today runs 4:46 PM – 6:19 PM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Colombo today?

Sunrise in Colombo is at 5:54 AM and sunset at 6:19 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat in Colombo today?

Abhijit Muhurat in Colombo runs 11:42 AM – 12:31 PM — the most auspicious window of the day.