Kolkata Panchang – 18 April 2026
18 April 2026, Saturday · Vaishakha Shukla Pratipada · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 18 April 2026 (Saturday), the Panchang for Kolkata shows Vaishakha Shukla Pratipada tithi until 02:11 PM, followed by Dwitiya. Nakshatra is Ashwini until 09:43 AM, yoga Priti, and the Moon is in Mesha. Sunrise is at 05:14 AM and sunset at 05:58 PM. Rahu Kaal is 08:25 AM – 10:01 AM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:11 AM – 12:02 PM.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Pratipada until 02:11 PMthen Shukla Dwitiya until 10:50 AM, 19 Apr |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini until 09:43 AMthen Bharani until 07:10 AM, 19 Apr |
| Nakshatra Pada | Ashwini pada 4 until 09:43 AMthen Bharani pada 1 until 03:05 PMthen Bharani pada 2 until 08:27 PMthen Bharani pada 3 until 01:49 AM, 19 Apr |
| Yoga | Priti until 11:56 PMthen Ayushman until 08:02 PM, 19 Apr |
| Karana | Bava until 02:11 PMthen Balava until 12:31 AM, 19 Aprthen Kaulava until 10:50 AM, 19 Apr |
| Vaar | Saturday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Mesha |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Mesha until 12:31 PM, 19 Apr |
| Surya Nakshatra | Ashwini |
| Day length | 12 h 44 min |
| Night length | 11 h 16 min |
| Madhyahna | 11:36 AM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:11 AM – 12:02 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 02:53 AM, 19 Apr – 04:18 AM, 19 Apr |
| Brahma Muhurat | 03:44 AM – 04:29 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 04:07 AM – 05:14 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 01:43 PM – 02:34 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 05:58 PM – 06:20 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 05:58 PM – 07:06 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 05:58 PM – 09:43 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:13 PM – 11:58 PM |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 08:25 AM – 10:01 AM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 01:12 PM – 02:47 PM |
| Gulika Kaal | 05:14 AM – 06:50 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 05:14 AM – 06:05 AM 06:05 AM – 06:56 AM |
| Varjyam | 06:06 AM – 07:33 AM 06:18 PM – 07:43 PM |
| Bhadra | None today |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | Ashwini: 05:14 AM – 09:43 AM |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Kaal | 05:14 AM – 06:50 AM |
|---|---|
| Shubh | 06:50 AM – 08:25 AM |
| Rog | 08:25 AM – 10:01 AM |
| Udveg | 10:01 AM – 11:36 AM |
| Char | 11:36 AM – 01:12 PM |
| Labh | 01:12 PM – 02:47 PM |
| Amrit | 02:47 PM – 04:22 PM |
| Kaal | 04:22 PM – 05:58 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Labh | 05:58 PM – 07:22 PM |
|---|---|
| Udveg | 07:22 PM – 08:47 PM |
| Shubh | 08:47 PM – 10:11 PM |
| Amrit | 10:11 PM – 11:36 PM |
| Char | 11:36 PM – 01:00 AM, 19 Apr |
| Rog | 01:00 AM, 19 Apr – 02:25 AM, 19 Apr |
| Kaal | 02:25 AM, 19 Apr – 03:49 AM, 19 Apr |
| Labh | 03:49 AM, 19 Apr – 05:14 AM, 19 Apr |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Mesha | 05:14 AM – 06:47 AM |
|---|---|
| Vrishabha | 06:47 AM – 08:45 AM |
| Mithuna | 08:45 AM – 10:58 AM |
| Karka | 10:58 AM – 01:14 PM |
| Simha | 01:14 PM – 03:25 PM |
| Kanya | 03:25 PM – 05:36 PM |
| Tula | 05:36 PM – 07:50 PM |
| Vrishchika | 07:50 PM – 10:05 PM |
| Dhanu | 10:05 PM – 12:11 AM, 19 Apr |
| Makara | 12:11 AM, 19 Apr – 01:58 AM, 19 Apr |
| Kumbha | 01:58 AM, 19 Apr – 03:31 AM, 19 Apr |
| Meena | 03:31 AM, 19 Apr – 05:02 AM, 19 Apr |
| Mesha | 05:02 AM, 19 Apr – 05:14 AM, 19 Apr |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | East — travel in this direction is avoided on Saturday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Mesha → East until 12:31 PM, 19 Apr |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mesha, Mithuna, Karka, Tula, Vrishchika, Kumbha |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Bharani, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 · Siddharthi |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
| Kaliyuga | 5127 |
| Purnimanta Month | Vaishakha |
| Amanta Month | Vaishakha |
| Ritu | Vasant |
| Ayana | Uttarayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 18 April 2026?
In Kolkata, it is Vaishakha Shukla Pratipada until 02:11 PM.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 18 April 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Kolkata is 08:25 AM – 10:01 AM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 18 April 2026?
Ashwini nakshatra until 09:43 AM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 18 April 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:11 AM – 12:02 PM, Brahma Muhurat 03:44 AM – 04:29 AM. Good Choghadiya: Shubh 06:50 AM – 08:25 AM, Labh 01:12 PM – 02:47 PM, Amrit 02:47 PM – 04:22 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 18 April 2026?
Sunrise in Kolkata is at 05:14 AM and sunset at 05:58 PM.