Kathmandu Panchang

Thursday, August 20, 2026

In short

Panchang for Kathmandu on Thursday, August 20, 2026: Shukla Paksha Ashtami, Vishakha Nakshatra, Indra Yoga. Sunrise is 5:37 AM and sunset 6:36 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 1:44 PM – 3:21 PM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Ashtami
until 9:34 PM
Nakshatra
Vishakha
until 9:23 AM
Yoga
Indra
until 4:40 AM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 8:31 AM
Weekday
Thursday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
5:37 AM
Sunset
6:36 PM
Moonrise
12:51 PM
Moonset
11:11 PM

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

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:41 AM – 12:32 PM
Brahma Muhurta4:01 AM – 4:49 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal1:44 PM – 3:21 PM
Yamaganda5:37 AM – 7:14 AM
Gulika8:52 AM – 10:29 AM

Choghadiya

Day

ShubhAuspicious5:37 AM – 7:14 AM
RogInauspicious7:14 AM – 8:52 AM
UdvegInauspicious8:52 AM – 10:29 AM
CharNeutral10:29 AM – 12:06 PM
LabhAuspicious12:06 PM – 1:44 PM
AmritAuspicious1:44 PM – 3:21 PM
KaalInauspicious3:21 PM – 4:58 PM
ShubhAuspicious4:58 PM – 6:36 PM

Night

AmritAuspicious6:36 PM – 7:59 PM
KaalInauspicious7:59 PM – 9:21 PM
ShubhAuspicious9:21 PM – 10:44 PM
RogInauspicious10:44 PM – 12:07 AM
UdvegInauspicious12:07 AM – 1:29 AM
CharNeutral1:29 AM – 2:52 AM
LabhAuspicious2:52 AM – 4:15 AM
AmritAuspicious4:15 AM – 5:38 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Kathmandu?

Today in Kathmandu it is Shukla Paksha Ashtami, lasting until 9:34 PM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Kathmandu today?

Rahu Kaal in Kathmandu today runs 1:44 PM – 3:21 PM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Kathmandu today?

Sunrise in Kathmandu is at 5:37 AM and sunset at 6:36 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat in Kathmandu today?

Abhijit Muhurat in Kathmandu runs 11:41 AM – 12:32 PM — the most auspicious window of the day.