Kolkata Panchang

Thursday, August 20, 2026

In short

Panchang for Kolkata on Thursday, August 20, 2026: Shukla Paksha Ashtami, Vishakha Nakshatra, Indra Yoga. Sunrise is 5:16 AM and sunset 6:03 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 1:15 PM – 2:51 PM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Ashtami
until 9:19 PM
Nakshatra
Vishakha
until 9:08 AM
Yoga
Indra
until 4:25 AM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 8:16 AM
Weekday
Thursday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
5:16 AM
Sunset
6:03 PM
Moonrise
12:10 PM
Moonset
10:57 PM

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

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:14 AM – 12:05 PM
Brahma Muhurta3:40 AM – 4:28 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal1:15 PM – 2:51 PM
Yamaganda5:16 AM – 6:52 AM
Gulika8:28 AM – 10:03 AM

Choghadiya

Day

ShubhAuspicious5:16 AM – 6:52 AM
RogInauspicious6:52 AM – 8:28 AM
UdvegInauspicious8:28 AM – 10:03 AM
CharNeutral10:03 AM – 11:39 AM
LabhAuspicious11:39 AM – 1:15 PM
AmritAuspicious1:15 PM – 2:51 PM
KaalInauspicious2:51 PM – 4:27 PM
ShubhAuspicious4:27 PM – 6:03 PM

Night

AmritAuspicious6:03 PM – 7:27 PM
KaalInauspicious7:27 PM – 8:51 PM
ShubhAuspicious8:51 PM – 10:15 PM
RogInauspicious10:15 PM – 11:40 PM
UdvegInauspicious11:40 PM – 1:04 AM
CharNeutral1:04 AM – 2:28 AM
LabhAuspicious2:28 AM – 3:52 AM
AmritAuspicious3:52 AM – 5:16 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Kolkata?

Today in Kolkata it is Shukla Paksha Ashtami, lasting until 9:19 PM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Kolkata today?

Rahu Kaal in Kolkata today runs 1:15 PM – 2:51 PM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Kolkata today?

Sunrise in Kolkata is at 5:16 AM and sunset at 6:03 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.