Melbourne Panchang

Thursday, August 20, 2026

In short

Panchang for Melbourne on Thursday, August 20, 2026: Shukla Paksha Ashtami, Vishakha Nakshatra, Brahma Yoga. Sunrise is 7:00 AM and sunset 5:47 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 1:44 PM – 3:05 PM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Ashtami
until 1:48 AM
Nakshatra
Vishakha
until 1:38 PM
Yoga
Brahma
until 8:14 AM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 12:46 PM
Weekday
Thursday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
7:00 AM
Sunset
5:47 PM
Moonrise
10:35 AM
Moonset
12:52 AM

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

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat12:02 PM – 12:45 PM
Brahma Muhurta5:24 AM – 6:12 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal1:44 PM – 3:05 PM
Yamaganda7:00 AM – 8:21 AM
Gulika9:42 AM – 11:02 AM

Choghadiya

Day

ShubhAuspicious7:00 AM – 8:21 AM
RogInauspicious8:21 AM – 9:42 AM
UdvegInauspicious9:42 AM – 11:02 AM
CharNeutral11:02 AM – 12:23 PM
LabhAuspicious12:23 PM – 1:44 PM
AmritAuspicious1:44 PM – 3:05 PM
KaalInauspicious3:05 PM – 4:26 PM
ShubhAuspicious4:26 PM – 5:47 PM

Night

AmritAuspicious5:47 PM – 7:26 PM
KaalInauspicious7:26 PM – 9:05 PM
ShubhAuspicious9:05 PM – 10:44 PM
RogInauspicious10:44 PM – 12:23 AM
UdvegInauspicious12:23 AM – 2:02 AM
CharNeutral2:02 AM – 3:41 AM
LabhAuspicious3:41 AM – 5:20 AM
AmritAuspicious5:20 AM – 6:58 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Melbourne?

Today in Melbourne it is Shukla Paksha Ashtami, lasting until 1:48 AM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Melbourne today?

Rahu Kaal in Melbourne today runs 1:44 PM – 3:05 PM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Melbourne today?

Sunrise in Melbourne is at 7:00 AM and sunset at 5:47 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat in Melbourne today?

Abhijit Muhurat in Melbourne runs 12:02 PM – 12:45 PM — the most auspicious window of the day.