Today's Panchang for Shillong, Meghalaya — Tithi, Nakshatra & Muhurat
Today's Panchang for Shillong
Today's Panchang for Shillong, Meghalaya gives the five limbs (panch-anga) of the Hindu calendar — tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana and vaar (weekday) — calculated for Shillong's location and sunrise.
As of today, the Panchang for Shillong, Meghalaya shows tithi Chaturdashi (Krishna (waning)), the Moon in Chitra nakshatra, yoga आयुष्मान् and karana शकुनि on Sunday. Sunrise is around 05:35 AM, sunset 04:36 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 03:13 PM–04:36 PM, Gulika Kaal 01:51 PM–03:13 PM, Yamaganda 11:06 AM–12:28 PM. The auspicious Abhijit Muhurat is 10:43 AM–11:28 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 Shillong
Today's Panchang for Shillong 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 Shillong Through 2026
Shillong lies at 25.58°N, 91.89°E. Because Indian Standard Time is set for 82.5°E, local noon in Shillong comes about 38 minutes before 12:00 IST, and in June the sun rises about 52 minutes earlier than in Delhi.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Brahma Muhurat | Abhijit Muhurat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer solstice (21 Jun) | 04:33 AM | 06:15 PM | 13h 42m | 02:57 AM–03:45 AM | 11:44 PM–11:03 PM |
| Autumn equinox (22 Sep) | 05:12 AM | 05:18 PM | 12h 06m | 03:36 AM–04:24 AM | 11:39 PM–10:51 PM |
| Winter solstice (21 Dec) | 06:05 AM | 04:35 PM | 10h 30m | 04:29 AM–05:17 AM | 10:59 AM–11:41 AM |
| Spring equinox (20 Mar) | 05:26 AM | 05:32 PM | 12h 06m | 03:50 AM–04:38 AM | 11:53 PM–11:05 PM |
The longest day in Shillong is about 13h 42m and the shortest about 10h 30m; Brahma Muhurat (the pre-dawn window for meditation) and Abhijit Muhurat (the midday auspicious window) move with them.
Typical Rahu Kaal in Shillong by weekday (late September; it shifts a few minutes with the season):
| Weekday | Rahu Kaal |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:17 PM–06:48 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:15 PM–09:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 09:45 PM–08:16 PM |
| Thursday | 12:44 AM–11:14 PM |
| Friday | 02:13 AM–12:44 AM |
| Saturday | 06:43 PM–05:13 PM |
| Sunday | 03:44 AM–02:13 AM |
How to Use the Shillong Panchang
Residents of Shillong, Meghalaya 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 Shillong?
Today's tithi in Shillong is Chaturdashi (Krishna (waning)), with the Moon in Chitra nakshatra.
What is Rahu Kaal in Shillong today?
Rahu Kaal in Shillong today is from 03:13 PM to 04:36 PM.
Why is Panchang different for Shillong?
Panchang timings depend on Shillong's longitude and sunrise, so they differ slightly from other cities.