Chennai Panchang – 18 December 2026
18 December 2026, Friday · Margashirsha Shukla Navami · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 18 December 2026 (Friday), the Panchang for Chennai shows Margashirsha Shukla Navami tithi until 11:15 PM, followed by Dashami. Nakshatra is Uttara Bhadrapada until 04:10 PM, yoga Vyatipata, and the Moon is in Meena. Sunrise is at 06:25 AM and sunset at 05:46 PM. Rahu Kaal is 10:40 AM – 12:05 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:43 AM – 12:28 PM.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Navami until 11:15 PMthen Shukla Dashami until 10:10 PM, 19 Dec |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara Bhadrapada until 04:10 PMthen Revati until 03:58 PM, 19 Dec |
| Nakshatra Pada | Uttara Bhadrapada pada 3 until 10:05 AMthen Uttara Bhadrapada pada 4 until 04:10 PMthen Revati pada 1 until 10:12 PMthen Revati pada 2 until 04:10 AM, 19 Dec |
| Yoga | Vyatipata until 12:19 PMthen Variyan until 10:35 AM, 19 Dec |
| Karana | Balava until 11:27 AMthen Kaulava until 11:15 PMthen Taitila until 10:49 AM, 19 Dec |
| Vaar | Friday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Dhanu |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Meena until 03:58 PM, 19 Dec |
| Surya Nakshatra | Mula |
| Day length | 11 h 21 min |
| Night length | 12 h 39 min |
| Madhyahna | 12:06 PM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:43 AM – 12:28 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 11:14 AM – 12:53 PM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:44 AM – 05:34 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 05:09 AM – 06:25 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 01:59 PM – 02:44 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 05:46 PM – 06:11 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 05:46 PM – 07:02 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 05:46 PM – 09:59 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:40 PM – 12:31 AM, 19 Dec |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 10:40 AM – 12:05 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 02:56 PM – 04:21 PM |
| Gulika Kaal | 07:50 AM – 09:15 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 08:41 AM – 09:27 AM 12:28 PM – 01:14 PM |
| Varjyam | 04:04 AM, 19 Dec – 05:39 AM, 19 Dec |
| Bhadra | None today |
| Panchak | 06:25 AM – 03:58 PM, 19 Dec |
| Gand Mool | Revati: 04:10 PM – 03:58 PM, 19 Dec |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Char | 06:25 AM – 07:50 AM |
|---|---|
| Labh | 07:50 AM – 09:15 AM |
| Amrit | 09:15 AM – 10:40 AM |
| Kaal | 10:40 AM – 12:05 PM |
| Shubh | 12:05 PM – 01:31 PM |
| Rog | 01:31 PM – 02:56 PM |
| Udveg | 02:56 PM – 04:21 PM |
| Char | 04:21 PM – 05:46 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Rog | 05:46 PM – 07:21 PM |
|---|---|
| Kaal | 07:21 PM – 08:56 PM |
| Labh | 08:56 PM – 10:31 PM |
| Udveg | 10:31 PM – 12:06 AM, 19 Dec |
| Shubh | 12:06 AM, 19 Dec – 01:41 AM, 19 Dec |
| Amrit | 01:41 AM, 19 Dec – 03:15 AM, 19 Dec |
| Char | 03:15 AM, 19 Dec – 04:50 AM, 19 Dec |
| Rog | 04:50 AM, 19 Dec – 06:25 AM, 19 Dec |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Dhanu | 06:25 AM – 08:27 AM |
|---|---|
| Makara | 08:27 AM – 10:21 AM |
| Kumbha | 10:21 AM – 12:02 PM |
| Meena | 12:02 PM – 01:42 PM |
| Mesha | 01:42 PM – 03:30 PM |
| Vrishabha | 03:30 PM – 05:32 PM |
| Mithuna | 05:32 PM – 07:44 PM |
| Karka | 07:44 PM – 09:53 PM |
| Simha | 09:53 PM – 11:56 PM |
| Kanya | 11:56 PM – 01:58 AM, 19 Dec |
| Tula | 01:58 AM, 19 Dec – 04:04 AM, 19 Dec |
| Vrishchika | 04:04 AM, 19 Dec – 06:16 AM, 19 Dec |
| Dhanu | 06:16 AM, 19 Dec – 06:25 AM, 19 Dec |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | West — travel in this direction is avoided on Friday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Meena → North until 03:58 PM, 19 Dec |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Vrishabha, Mithuna, Kanya, Tula, Makara, Meena |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 · Siddharthi |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
| Kaliyuga | 5127 |
| Purnimanta Month | Margashirsha |
| Amanta Month | Margashirsha |
| Ritu | Hemant |
| Ayana | Dakshinayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 18 December 2026?
In Chennai, it is Margashirsha Shukla Navami until 11:15 PM.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 18 December 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chennai is 10:40 AM – 12:05 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 18 December 2026?
Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra until 04:10 PM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 18 December 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:43 AM – 12:28 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:44 AM – 05:34 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 07:50 AM – 09:15 AM, Amrit 09:15 AM – 10:40 AM, Shubh 12:05 PM – 01:31 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 18 December 2026?
Sunrise in Chennai is at 06:25 AM and sunset at 05:46 PM.