What is the tithi on 18 May 2026 in Kolkata?

The tithi on 18 May 2026 in Kolkata is Shukla Dwitiya until 5:53pm, then Tritiya until 2:18pm on 19 May.

Which nakshatra is it on 18 May 2026?

The nakshatra on 18 May 2026 is Rohini until 11:31am, then Mrigashira until 8:41am on 19 May.

What are the yoga and karana on 18 May 2026?

Yoga: Sukarman until 9:47pm, then Dhriti until 5:48pm on 19 May. Karana: Balava until 7:46am, then Kaulava until 5:53pm, then Taitila until 4:03am on 19 May, then Garaja until 2:18pm on 19 May.

What time is sunrise and sunset on 18 May 2026 in Kolkata?

Sunrise is at 4:55am and sunset at 6:10pm (Asia/Kolkata).

What is Rahu Kalam on 18 May 2026 in Kolkata?

Rahu Kalam on 18 May 2026 in Kolkata is from 6:34am to 8:14am. Yamaganda is 9:53am to 11:33am and Gulika is 1:12pm to 2:51pm.

What is the Abhijit Muhurta on 18 May 2026?

Abhijit Muhurta on 18 May 2026 in Kolkata is from 11:06am to 11:59am, and Brahma Muhurta is 3:29am to 4:12am.

What is the Nepali date (Bikram Sambat) on 18 May 2026?

18 May 2026 is Jestha 4, 2083 BS in the Nepali Bikram Sambat calendar.

Vedic Panchang·Kolkata, India

Vedic Panchang in KolkataMonday, 18 May 2026

सोमबार, २०८३ जेठ ४Jestha 4, 2083 BS

Adhika Jyeshtha Shukla Dwitiya · Vikram Samvat 2083 · Shaka 1948

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All times are local to Kolkata, India: Asia/Kolkata (GMT+5:30).

Pancha Anga · the five limbs

Tithi: Shukla Dwitiya until 5:53 PM
then Shukla Tritiya until 2:18 PM, Tue, May 19
Nakshatra: Rohini until 11:31 AM
Pada 3 → 4 · lord Moon · then Mrigashira until 8:41 AM, Tue, May 19
Yoga: Sukarman until 9:47 PM
then Dhriti until 5:48 PM, Tue, May 19
Karana: Balava until 7:46 AMKaulava until 5:53 PMTaitila until 4:03 AM, Tue, May 19Garaja until 2:18 PM, Tue, May 19
Vara: Somavara (Monday) · सोमबार
Day lord Moon

New to these terms? The five limbs of time, explained.

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 4:55 AM
Day length 13 h 16 min
Sunset: 6:10 PM
Night length 10 h 44 min
Moonrise: 5:52 AM
Moonset: 8:10 PM
Moon sign: Vrishabha
enters Mithuna at 10:04 PM
Sun sign: Vrishabha
Lunar month: Adhika Jyeshtha (Purnimanta) · Shukla paksha
Amanta: Adhika Jyeshtha
Ayana: Uttarayana

The day at a glance

☀ 4:55 AM11:33 AM midday6:10 PM ☾

Rahu Yama Gulika Abhijit

Good times

Brahma Muhurta: 3:29 AM – 4:12 AM
the two muhurtas before sunrise, for meditation and study
Abhijit: 11:06 AM – 11:59 AM
the victorious midday muhurta
Vijaya: 1:45 PM – 2:38 PM
the 11th muhurta of the day
Nishita: 11:11 PM – 11:54 PM
the midnight muhurta

Times to avoid

Rahu Kalam: 6:34 AM – 8:14 AM
Yamaganda: 9:53 AM – 11:33 AM
Gulika Kalam: 1:12 PM – 2:51 PM

Choghadiya

eight parts of the day and of the night

Day

Amrit4:55 AM – 6:34 AM
Kaal6:34 AM – 8:14 AM
Shubh8:14 AM – 9:53 AM
Rog9:53 AM – 11:33 AM
Udveg11:33 AM – 1:12 PM
Char1:12 PM – 2:51 PM
Labh2:51 PM – 4:31 PM
Amrit4:31 PM – 6:10 PM

Night

Char6:10 PM – 7:31 PM
Rog7:31 PM – 8:51 PM
Kaal8:51 PM – 10:12 PM
Labh10:12 PM – 11:32 PM
Udveg11:32 PM – 12:53 AM, Tue, May 19
Shubh12:53 AM – 2:13 AM, Tue, May 19
Amrit2:13 AM – 3:34 AM, Tue, May 19
Char3:34 AM – 4:54 AM, Tue, May 19

Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good; Char is neutral (good for travel); Udveg, Rog and Kaal are best avoided.

Hora · planetary hours+

Moon4:55 AM – 6:01 AM
Saturn6:01 AM – 7:07 AM
Jupiter7:07 AM – 8:14 AM
Mars8:14 AM – 9:20 AM
Sun9:20 AM – 10:26 AM
Venus10:26 AM – 11:33 AM
Mercury11:33 AM – 12:39 PM
Moon12:39 PM – 1:45 PM
Saturn1:45 PM – 2:51 PM
Jupiter2:51 PM – 3:58 PM
Mars3:58 PM – 5:04 PM
Sun5:04 PM – 6:10 PM

Venus6:10 PM – 7:04 PM
Mercury7:04 PM – 7:58 PM
Moon7:58 PM – 8:51 PM
Saturn8:51 PM – 9:45 PM
Jupiter9:45 PM – 10:39 PM
Mars10:39 PM – 11:32 PM
Sun11:32 PM – 12:26 AM, Tue, May 19
Venus12:26 AM – 1:20 AM, Tue, May 19
Mercury1:20 AM – 2:13 AM, Tue, May 19
Moon2:13 AM – 3:07 AM, Tue, May 19
Saturn3:07 AM – 4:01 AM, Tue, May 19
Jupiter4:01 AM – 4:54 AM, Tue, May 19

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Baisakh 2083 – Jestha 2083 BS

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Tithi at sunrise. Small numbers are the Nepali (BS) date. Tap a day for its full panchang. Festival days are worked out from the tithi for this place and can differ by a day between regions and traditions.

Panchang questions answered for Kolkata

What is the tithi on 18 May 2026 in Kolkata?: The tithi on 18 May 2026 in Kolkata is Shukla Dwitiya until 5:53pm, then Tritiya until 2:18pm on 19 May.
Which nakshatra is it on 18 May 2026?: The nakshatra on 18 May 2026 is Rohini until 11:31am, then Mrigashira until 8:41am on 19 May.
What are the yoga and karana on 18 May 2026?: Yoga: Sukarman until 9:47pm, then Dhriti until 5:48pm on 19 May. Karana: Balava until 7:46am, then Kaulava until 5:53pm, then Taitila until 4:03am on 19 May, then Garaja until 2:18pm on 19 May.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 18 May 2026 in Kolkata?: Sunrise is at 4:55am and sunset at 6:10pm (Asia/Kolkata).
What is Rahu Kalam on 18 May 2026 in Kolkata?: Rahu Kalam on 18 May 2026 in Kolkata is from 6:34am to 8:14am. Yamaganda is 9:53am to 11:33am and Gulika is 1:12pm to 2:51pm.
What is the Abhijit Muhurta on 18 May 2026?: Abhijit Muhurta on 18 May 2026 in Kolkata is from 11:06am to 11:59am, and Brahma Muhurta is 3:29am to 4:12am.
What is the Nepali date (Bikram Sambat) on 18 May 2026?: 18 May 2026 is Jestha 4, 2083 BS in the Nepali Bikram Sambat calendar.

Calculated for Kolkata, India from the actual positions of the Sun and Moon.