Today's Panchang for Kolkata, West Bengal — Tithi, Nakshatra & Muhurat
Today's Panchang for Kolkata
Today's Panchang for Kolkata, West Bengal gives the five limbs (panch-anga) of the Hindu calendar — tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana and vaar (weekday) — calculated for Kolkata's location and sunrise.
As of today, the Panchang for Kolkata, West Bengal shows tithi Panchami (Shukla (waxing)), the Moon in Purva Ashadha nakshatra, yoga शूल and karana बव on Saturday. Sunrise is around 05:49 AM, sunset 04:52 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 08:35 AM–09:57 AM, Gulika Kaal 05:49 AM–07:12 AM, Yamaganda 12:43 PM–02:06 PM. The auspicious Abhijit Muhurat is 10:58 AM–11:42 AM, with 4 auspicious Choghadiya windows through the day.
The Five Elements of Panchang
- Tithi — the lunar day, central to fasts and festivals
- Nakshatra — the Moon's constellation, key for muhurat
- Yoga — the Sun–Moon combination affecting the day's quality
- Karana — half of a tithi, used in timing
- Vaar — the weekday and its ruling planet
Rahu Kaal, Shubh and Ashubh Muhurat in Kolkata
Today's Panchang for Kolkata also marks Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika Kaal — periods to avoid for new beginnings — alongside Abhijit and other shubh muhurats favourable for important work.
Sunrise, Sunset and Rahu Kaal in Kolkata Through 2026
Kolkata lies at 22.57°N, 88.36°E. Because Indian Standard Time is set for 82.5°E, local noon in Kolkata comes about 23 minutes before 12:00 IST, and in June the sun rises about 31 minutes earlier than in Delhi.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Brahma Muhurat | Abhijit Muhurat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer solstice (21 Jun) | 04:54 AM | 06:22 PM | 13h 28m | 03:18 AM–04:06 AM | 11:59 PM–11:17 PM |
| Autumn equinox (22 Sep) | 05:26 AM | 05:32 PM | 12h 06m | 03:50 AM–04:38 AM | 11:53 PM–11:05 PM |
| Winter solstice (21 Dec) | 06:12 AM | 04:55 PM | 10h 43m | 04:36 AM–05:24 AM | 11:13 AM–11:55 AM |
| Spring equinox (20 Mar) | 05:41 AM | 05:46 PM | 12h 05m | 04:05 AM–04:53 AM | 11:20 AM–12:08 PM |
The longest day in Kolkata is about 13h 28m and the shortest about 10h 43m; Brahma Muhurat (the pre-dawn window for meditation) and Abhijit Muhurat (the midday auspicious window) move with them.
Typical Rahu Kaal in Kolkata by weekday (late September; it shifts a few minutes with the season):
| Weekday | Rahu Kaal |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:31 PM–07:02 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:29 PM–10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 09:59 PM–08:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12:58 AM–11:28 PM |
| Friday | 02:27 AM–12:58 AM |
| Saturday | 06:58 PM–05:28 PM |
| Sunday | 03:57 AM–02:27 AM |
How to Use the Kolkata Panchang
Residents of Kolkata, West Bengal use the daily Panchang to choose auspicious times for puja, travel, signing deals and ceremonies, and to observe tithis and festivals correctly.
For live, to-the-minute Panchang and a personalised muhurat, visit the daily Panchang tool on Astroly.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's tithi in Kolkata?
Today's tithi in Kolkata is Panchami (Shukla (waxing)), with the Moon in Purva Ashadha nakshatra.
What is Rahu Kaal in Kolkata today?
Rahu Kaal in Kolkata today is from 08:35 AM to 09:57 AM.
Why is Panchang different for Kolkata?
Panchang timings depend on Kolkata's longitude and sunrise, so they differ slightly from other cities.