Kolkata Panchang – 18 March 2026
18 March 2026, Wednesday · Chaitra Krishna Chaturdashi · Vikram Samvat 2082
On 18 March 2026 (Wednesday), the Panchang for Kolkata shows Chaitra Krishna Chaturdashi tithi until 08:26 AM, followed by Amavasya. Nakshatra is Shatabhisha until 06:09 AM, yoga Sadhya, and the Moon is in Kumbha. Sunrise is at 05:43 AM and sunset at 05:47 PM. Rahu Kaal is 11:45 AM – 01:15 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:21 AM – 12:09 PM.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturdashi until 08:26 AMthen Krishna Amavasya until 06:53 AM, 19 Mar |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha until 06:09 AMthen Purva Bhadrapada until 05:21 AM, 19 Marthen Uttara Bhadrapada until 04:05 AM, 20 Mar |
| Nakshatra Pada | Shatabhisha pada 4 until 06:09 AMthen Purva Bhadrapada pada 1 until 12:00 PMthen Purva Bhadrapada pada 2 until 05:49 PMthen Purva Bhadrapada pada 3 until 11:36 PM |
| Yoga | Sadhya until 06:22 AMthen Shubha until 04:01 AM, 19 Marthen Shukla until 01:17 AM, 20 Mar |
| Karana | Shakuni until 08:26 AMthen Chatushpada until 07:44 PMthen Naga until 06:53 AM, 19 Mar |
| Vaar | Wednesday |
| Paksha | Krishna |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Meena |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Kumbha until 11:36 PMthen Meena until 02:28 AM, 21 Mar |
| Surya Nakshatra | Purva Bhadrapada |
| Day length | 12 h 4 min |
| Night length | 11 h 55 min |
| Madhyahna | 11:45 AM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:21 AM – 12:09 PM (avoided on Wednesday) |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 09:37 PM – 11:10 PM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:07 AM – 04:55 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 04:31 AM – 05:43 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 01:46 PM – 02:34 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 05:47 PM – 06:10 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 05:47 PM – 06:59 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 05:47 PM – 09:45 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:20 PM – 12:08 AM, 19 Mar |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 11:45 AM – 01:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:13 AM – 08:44 AM |
| Gulika Kaal | 10:14 AM – 11:45 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 11:21 AM – 12:09 PM |
| Varjyam | 12:20 PM – 01:53 PM |
| Bhadra | None today |
| Panchak | 05:43 AM – 11:36 PM 11:36 PM – 02:28 AM, 21 Mar |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Labh | 05:43 AM – 07:13 AM |
|---|---|
| Amrit | 07:13 AM – 08:44 AM |
| Kaal | 08:44 AM – 10:14 AM |
| Shubh | 10:14 AM – 11:45 AM |
| Rog | 11:45 AM – 01:15 PM |
| Udveg | 01:15 PM – 02:46 PM |
| Char | 02:46 PM – 04:16 PM |
| Labh | 04:16 PM – 05:47 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Udveg | 05:47 PM – 07:16 PM |
|---|---|
| Shubh | 07:16 PM – 08:45 PM |
| Amrit | 08:45 PM – 10:15 PM |
| Char | 10:15 PM – 11:44 PM |
| Rog | 11:44 PM – 01:14 AM, 19 Mar |
| Kaal | 01:14 AM, 19 Mar – 02:43 AM, 19 Mar |
| Labh | 02:43 AM, 19 Mar – 04:13 AM, 19 Mar |
| Udveg | 04:13 AM, 19 Mar – 05:42 AM, 19 Mar |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Meena | 05:43 AM – 07:08 AM |
|---|---|
| Mesha | 07:08 AM – 08:49 AM |
| Vrishabha | 08:49 AM – 10:47 AM |
| Mithuna | 10:47 AM – 01:00 PM |
| Karka | 01:00 PM – 03:16 PM |
| Simha | 03:16 PM – 05:27 PM |
| Kanya | 05:27 PM – 07:37 PM |
| Tula | 07:37 PM – 09:52 PM |
| Vrishchika | 09:52 PM – 12:07 AM, 19 Mar |
| Dhanu | 12:07 AM, 19 Mar – 02:13 AM, 19 Mar |
| Makara | 02:13 AM, 19 Mar – 04:00 AM, 19 Mar |
| Kumbha | 04:00 AM, 19 Mar – 05:33 AM, 19 Mar |
| Meena | 05:33 AM, 19 Mar – 05:42 AM, 19 Mar |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | North — travel in this direction is avoided on Wednesday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Kumbha → West until 11:36 PMMeena → North until 02:28 AM, 21 Mar |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mesha, Vrishabha, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Kumbha |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2082 · Kalayukta |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1947 |
| Kaliyuga | 5126 |
| Purnimanta Month | Chaitra |
| Amanta Month | Phalguna |
| Ritu | Shishir |
| Ayana | Uttarayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 18 March 2026?
In Kolkata, it is Chaitra Krishna Chaturdashi until 08:26 AM.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 18 March 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Kolkata is 11:45 AM – 01:15 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 18 March 2026?
Shatabhisha nakshatra until 06:09 AM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 18 March 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:21 AM – 12:09 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:07 AM – 04:55 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 05:43 AM – 07:13 AM, Amrit 07:13 AM – 08:44 AM, Shubh 10:14 AM – 11:45 AM, Labh 04:16 PM – 05:47 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 18 March 2026?
Sunrise in Kolkata is at 05:43 AM and sunset at 05:47 PM.