Varanasi Panchang

Monday, May 18, 2026

In short

Panchang for Varanasi on Monday, May 18, 2026: Shukla Paksha Dwitiya, Rohini Nakshatra, Sukarma Yoga. Sunrise is 5:12 AM and sunset 6:36 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 6:53 AM – 8:33 AM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Dwitiya
until 5:53 PM
Nakshatra
Rohini
until 11:32 AM
Yoga
Sukarma
until 9:47 PM
Karana
Balava
until 7:46 AM
Weekday
Monday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
5:12 AM
Sunset
6:36 PM
Moonrise
6:08 AM
Moonset
8:38 PM

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:27 AM – 12:21 PM
Brahma Muhurta3:36 AM – 4:24 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal6:53 AM – 8:33 AM
Yamaganda10:14 AM – 11:54 AM
Gulika1:34 PM – 3:15 PM

Choghadiya

Day

AmritAuspicious5:12 AM – 6:53 AM
KaalInauspicious6:53 AM – 8:33 AM
ShubhAuspicious8:33 AM – 10:14 AM
RogInauspicious10:14 AM – 11:54 AM
UdvegInauspicious11:54 AM – 1:34 PM
CharNeutral1:34 PM – 3:15 PM
LabhAuspicious3:15 PM – 4:55 PM
AmritAuspicious4:55 PM – 6:36 PM

Night

CharNeutral6:36 PM – 7:55 PM
LabhAuspicious7:55 PM – 9:15 PM
AmritAuspicious9:15 PM – 10:34 PM
KaalInauspicious10:34 PM – 11:54 PM
ShubhAuspicious11:54 PM – 1:13 AM
RogInauspicious1:13 AM – 2:33 AM
UdvegInauspicious2:33 AM – 3:52 AM
CharNeutral3:52 AM – 5:12 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Varanasi?

Today in Varanasi it is Shukla Paksha Dwitiya, lasting until 5:53 PM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Varanasi today?

Rahu Kaal in Varanasi today runs 6:53 AM – 8:33 AM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Varanasi today?

Sunrise in Varanasi is at 5:12 AM and sunset at 6:36 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat in Varanasi today?

Abhijit Muhurat in Varanasi runs 11:27 AM – 12:21 PM — the most auspicious window of the day.