Colombo Panchang

Saturday, May 23, 2026

In short

Panchang for Colombo on Saturday, May 23, 2026: Shukla Paksha Ashtami, Magha Nakshatra, Dhruva Yoga. Sunrise is 5:54 AM and sunset 6:20 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 9:00 AM – 10:34 AM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Ashtami
until 4:27 AM
Nakshatra
Magha
until 2:09 AM
Yoga
Dhruva
until 6:13 AM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 4:41 PM
Weekday
Saturday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
5:54 AM
Sunset
6:20 PM
Moonrise
12:10 PM
Moonset
12:41 AM

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

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:42 AM – 12:32 PM
Brahma Muhurta4:18 AM – 5:06 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal9:00 AM – 10:34 AM
Yamaganda1:40 PM – 3:13 PM
Gulika5:54 AM – 7:27 AM

Choghadiya

Day

KaalInauspicious5:54 AM – 7:27 AM
ShubhAuspicious7:27 AM – 9:00 AM
RogInauspicious9:00 AM – 10:34 AM
UdvegInauspicious10:34 AM – 12:07 PM
CharNeutral12:07 PM – 1:40 PM
LabhAuspicious1:40 PM – 3:13 PM
AmritAuspicious3:13 PM – 4:47 PM
KaalInauspicious4:47 PM – 6:20 PM

Night

LabhAuspicious6:20 PM – 7:47 PM
AmritAuspicious7:47 PM – 9:13 PM
KaalInauspicious9:13 PM – 10:40 PM
ShubhAuspicious10:40 PM – 12:07 AM
RogInauspicious12:07 AM – 1:34 AM
UdvegInauspicious1:34 AM – 3:00 AM
CharNeutral3:00 AM – 4:27 AM
LabhAuspicious4:27 AM – 5:54 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Colombo?

Today in Colombo it is Shukla Paksha Ashtami, lasting until 4:27 AM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Colombo today?

Rahu Kaal in Colombo today runs 9:00 AM – 10:34 AM. 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 6:20 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat in Colombo today?

Abhijit Muhurat in Colombo runs 11:42 AM – 12:32 PM — the most auspicious window of the day.