Aaj ka panchang · Chicago · CDT
Panchang for Saturday, 3 October 2026 in Chicago
The five limbs of the Hindu almanac for the day, from sunrise at 6:49 AM to the next sunrise, with the day's auspicious and inauspicious timings. All times are local time (CDT) for Chicago.
The five limbs (panchang)
Vara (weekday)
Shanivara (Saturday)
Tithi
Krishna Ashtami until Sat 3 Oct, 7:22 PM
Krishna Navami from Sat 3 Oct, 7:22 PM
Nakshatra
Ardra until Sat 3 Oct, 3:00 PM
Punarvasu from Sat 3 Oct, 3:00 PM
Yoga
Parigha until Sun 4 Oct, 2:01 AM
Shiva from Sun 4 Oct, 2:01 AM
Karana
Balava until Sat 3 Oct, 8:25 AM
Kaulava from Sat 3 Oct, 8:25 AM
Taitila from Sat 3 Oct, 7:22 PM
Gara from Sun 4 Oct, 6:22 AM
Moon sign (rashi)
Gemini (Mithuna) until Sun 4 Oct, 8:02 AM
The first item is the one prevailing at sunrise (udaya); later items begin during the day. Karana is half a tithi.
Sun timings
- Sunrise: 6:49 AM
- Sunset: 6:28 PM
- Brahma Muhurta: 5:13 AM to 6:01 AM
Auspicious and inauspicious times
- Abhijit Muhurat: 12:14 PM to 1:02 PM
- Rahu Kaal: 9:43 AM to 11:11 AM
- Yamaganda: 2:05 PM to 3:33 PM
- Gulika Kaal: 6:49 AM to 8:16 AM
Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika divide the daytime (sunrise to sunset) into eight parts by weekday. For another city, see Rahu Kaal by city.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tithi on 3 October 2026?
On Saturday 3 October 2026 the tithi at sunrise is Krishna paksha Ashtami, which ends at Sat 3 Oct, 7:22 PM CDT.
What is the nakshatra on 3 October 2026?
The nakshatra at sunrise is Ardra, until Sat 3 Oct, 3:00 PM CDT.
What is Rahu Kaal on 3 October 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chicago on Saturday 3 October 2026 is 9:43 AM to 11:11 AM CDT. It is traditionally avoided for starting new work.
What time is sunrise and sunset?
In Chicago, sunrise is 6:49 AM and sunset is 6:28 PM CDT. Other cities differ by minutes to over an hour, so use your own city for exact timings.
What is Abhijit Muhurat?
A window of about 48 minutes around local midday (12:14 PM to 1:02 PM in Chicago), traditionally considered auspicious for starting work. It is not recommended on Wednesdays by some traditions.
Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions with the Lahiri ayanamsa, Chicago reference. Local panchangs can differ slightly; confirm with your priest for religious observance.
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