Kolkata Panchang

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

In short

Panchang for Kolkata on Tuesday, August 18, 2026: Shukla Paksha Shashthi, Swati Nakshatra, Shukla Yoga. Sunrise is 5:15 AM and sunset 6:05 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 2:52 PM – 4:28 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
Kaulava
until 5:20 AM
Weekday
Tuesday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
5:15 AM
Sunset
6:05 PM
Moonrise
10:20 AM
Moonset
9:35 PM

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:14 AM – 12:05 PM
Brahma Muhurta3:39 AM – 4:27 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal2:52 PM – 4:28 PM
Yamaganda8:27 AM – 10:04 AM
Gulika11:40 AM – 1:16 PM

Choghadiya

Day

RogInauspicious5:15 AM – 6:51 AM
UdvegInauspicious6:51 AM – 8:27 AM
CharNeutral8:27 AM – 10:04 AM
LabhAuspicious10:04 AM – 11:40 AM
AmritAuspicious11:40 AM – 1:16 PM
KaalInauspicious1:16 PM – 2:52 PM
ShubhAuspicious2:52 PM – 4:28 PM
RogInauspicious4:28 PM – 6:05 PM

Night

KaalInauspicious6:05 PM – 7:28 PM
ShubhAuspicious7:28 PM – 8:52 PM
RogInauspicious8:52 PM – 10:16 PM
UdvegInauspicious10:16 PM – 11:40 PM
CharNeutral11:40 PM – 1:04 AM
LabhAuspicious1:04 AM – 2:28 AM
AmritAuspicious2:28 AM – 3:52 AM
KaalInauspicious3:52 AM – 5:15 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Kolkata?

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

What is the Rahu Kaal in Kolkata today?

Rahu Kaal in Kolkata today runs 2:52 PM – 4:28 PM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Kolkata today?

Sunrise in Kolkata is at 5:15 AM and sunset at 6:05 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat in Kolkata today?

Abhijit Muhurat in Kolkata runs 11:14 AM – 12:05 PM — the most auspicious window of the day.