Kolkata Panchang – 18 May 2026
18 May 2026, Monday · Adhik Jyeshtha Shukla Dwitiya · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 18 May 2026 (Monday), the Panchang for Kolkata shows Adhik Jyeshtha Shukla Dwitiya tithi until 05:54 PM, followed by Tritiya. Nakshatra is Rohini until 11:32 AM, yoga Sukarma, and the Moon is in Vrishabha. Sunrise is at 04:55 AM and sunset at 06:11 PM. Rahu Kaal is 06:35 AM – 08:14 AM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:07 AM – 12:00 PM.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Dwitiya until 05:54 PMthen Shukla Tritiya until 02:19 PM, 19 May |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini until 11:32 AMthen Mrigashira until 08:42 AM, 19 May |
| Nakshatra Pada | Rohini pada 3 until 06:17 AMthen Rohini pada 4 until 11:32 AMthen Mrigashira pada 1 until 04:48 PMthen Mrigashira pada 2 until 10:05 PM |
| Yoga | Sukarma until 09:48 PMthen Dhriti until 05:48 PM, 19 May |
| Karana | Balava until 07:46 AMthen Kaulava until 05:54 PMthen Taitila until 04:04 AM, 19 Maythen Garaja until 02:19 PM, 19 May |
| Vaar | Monday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Vrishabha |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Vrishabha until 10:05 PMthen Mithuna until 10:39 PM, 20 May |
| Surya Nakshatra | Krittika |
| Day length | 13 h 16 min |
| Night length | 10 h 44 min |
| Madhyahna | 11:33 AM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:07 AM – 12:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 08:44 AM – 10:08 AM 12:56 AM, 19 May – 02:21 AM, 19 May |
| Brahma Muhurat | 03:29 AM – 04:12 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 03:51 AM – 04:55 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 01:46 PM – 02:39 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 06:11 PM – 06:32 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 06:11 PM – 07:15 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 06:11 PM – 09:46 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:11 PM – 11:54 PM |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 06:35 AM – 08:14 AM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:54 AM – 11:33 AM |
| Gulika Kaal | 01:12 PM – 02:52 PM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 12:00 PM – 12:53 PM 02:39 PM – 03:32 PM |
| Varjyam | 04:32 AM – 05:56 AM 04:28 PM – 05:53 PM |
| Bhadra | None today |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Amrit | 04:55 AM – 06:35 AM |
|---|---|
| Kaal | 06:35 AM – 08:14 AM |
| Shubh | 08:14 AM – 09:54 AM |
| Rog | 09:54 AM – 11:33 AM |
| Udveg | 11:33 AM – 01:12 PM |
| Char | 01:12 PM – 02:52 PM |
| Labh | 02:52 PM – 04:31 PM |
| Amrit | 04:31 PM – 06:11 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Char | 06:11 PM – 07:31 PM |
|---|---|
| Rog | 07:31 PM – 08:52 PM |
| Kaal | 08:52 PM – 10:12 PM |
| Labh | 10:12 PM – 11:33 PM |
| Udveg | 11:33 PM – 12:53 AM, 19 May |
| Shubh | 12:53 AM, 19 May – 02:14 AM, 19 May |
| Amrit | 02:14 AM, 19 May – 03:34 AM, 19 May |
| Char | 03:34 AM, 19 May – 04:55 AM, 19 May |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Vrishabha | 04:55 AM – 06:47 AM |
|---|---|
| Mithuna | 06:47 AM – 09:00 AM |
| Karka | 09:00 AM – 11:16 AM |
| Simha | 11:16 AM – 01:27 PM |
| Kanya | 01:27 PM – 03:38 PM |
| Tula | 03:38 PM – 05:52 PM |
| Vrishchika | 05:52 PM – 08:07 PM |
| Dhanu | 08:07 PM – 10:13 PM |
| Makara | 10:13 PM – 12:00 AM, 19 May |
| Kumbha | 12:00 AM, 19 May – 01:33 AM, 19 May |
| Meena | 01:33 AM, 19 May – 03:04 AM, 19 May |
| Mesha | 03:04 AM, 19 May – 04:45 AM, 19 May |
| Vrishabha | 04:45 AM, 19 May – 04:55 AM, 19 May |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | East — travel in this direction is avoided on Monday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Vrishabha → South until 10:05 PMMithuna → West until 10:39 PM, 20 May |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Vrishabha, Karka, Simha, Vrishchika, Dhanu, Meena |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 · Siddharthi |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
| Kaliyuga | 5127 |
| Purnimanta Month | Adhik Jyeshtha |
| Amanta Month | Adhik Jyeshtha |
| Ritu | Grishma |
| Ayana | Uttarayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 18 May 2026?
In Kolkata, it is Adhik Jyeshtha Shukla Dwitiya until 05:54 PM.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 18 May 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Kolkata is 06:35 AM – 08:14 AM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 18 May 2026?
Rohini nakshatra until 11:32 AM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 18 May 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:07 AM – 12:00 PM, Brahma Muhurat 03:29 AM – 04:12 AM. Good Choghadiya: Amrit 04:55 AM – 06:35 AM, Shubh 08:14 AM – 09:54 AM, Labh 02:52 PM – 04:31 PM, Amrit 04:31 PM – 06:11 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 18 May 2026?
Sunrise in Kolkata is at 04:55 AM and sunset at 06:11 PM.