Panchang · Delhi · IST
Panchang for Wednesday, 16 December 2026
The five limbs of the Hindu almanac for the day, from sunrise at 7:06 AM to the next sunrise, with the day's auspicious and inauspicious timings. All times are Indian Standard Time (IST) for Delhi.
The five limbs (panchang)
Vara (weekday)
Budhavara (Wednesday)
Tithi
Shukla Saptami until Wed 16 Dec, 10:46 PM
Shukla Ashtami from Wed 16 Dec, 10:46 PM
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha until Wed 16 Dec, 2:02 PM
Purva Bhadrapada from Wed 16 Dec, 2:02 PM
Yoga
Vajra until Wed 16 Dec, 1:45 PM
Siddhi from Wed 16 Dec, 1:45 PM
Karana
Gara until Wed 16 Dec, 10:08 AM
Vanija from Wed 16 Dec, 10:08 AM
Vishti (Bhadra) from Wed 16 Dec, 10:46 PM
Moon sign (rashi)
Aquarius (Kumbha) until Thu 17 Dec, 9:13 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: 7:06 AM
- Sunset: 5:26 PM
- Brahma Muhurta: 5:30 AM to 6:18 AM
Auspicious and inauspicious times
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:52 AM to 12:40 PM
- Rahu Kaal: 12:16 PM to 1:33 PM
- Yamaganda: 8:23 AM to 9:41 AM
- Gulika Kaal: 10:58 AM to 12:16 PM
Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika divide the daytime (sunrise to sunset) into eight parts by weekday. For another city, see Rahu Kaal by city.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the tithi on 16 December 2026?
On Wednesday 16 December 2026 the tithi at sunrise is Shukla paksha Saptami, which ends at Wed 16 Dec, 10:46 PM IST.
What is the nakshatra on 16 December 2026?
The nakshatra at sunrise is Shatabhisha, until Wed 16 Dec, 2:02 PM IST.
What is Rahu Kaal on 16 December 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Delhi on Wednesday 16 December 2026 is 12:16 PM to 1:33 PM IST. It is traditionally avoided for starting new work.
What time is sunrise and sunset?
In Delhi, sunrise is 7:06 AM and sunset is 5:26 PM IST. 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 (11:52 AM to 12:40 PM in Delhi), 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, Delhi reference. Local panchangs can differ slightly; confirm with your priest for religious observance.
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