Panchang · Delhi · IST
Panchang for Friday, 18 December 2026
The five limbs of the Hindu almanac for the day, from sunrise at 7:07 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)
Shukravara (Friday)
Tithi
Shukla Navami until Fri 18 Dec, 11:15 PM
Shukla Dashami from Fri 18 Dec, 11:15 PM
Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada until Fri 18 Dec, 4:10 PM
Revati from Fri 18 Dec, 4:10 PM
Yoga
Vyatipata until Fri 18 Dec, 12:18 PM
Variyana from Fri 18 Dec, 12:18 PM
Karana
Balava until Fri 18 Dec, 11:27 AM
Kaulava from Fri 18 Dec, 11:27 AM
Taitila from Fri 18 Dec, 11:15 PM
Moon sign (rashi)
Pisces (Meena) until Sat 19 Dec, 3:58 PM
The first item is the one prevailing at sunrise (udaya); later items begin during the day. Karana is half a tithi.
Sun timings
- Sunrise: 7:07 AM
- Sunset: 5:27 PM
- Brahma Muhurta: 5:31 AM to 6:19 AM
Auspicious and inauspicious times
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:53 AM to 12:41 PM
- Rahu Kaal: 10:59 AM to 12:17 PM
- Yamaganda: 2:52 PM to 4:09 PM
- Gulika Kaal: 8:24 AM to 9:42 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the tithi on 18 December 2026?
On Friday 18 December 2026 the tithi at sunrise is Shukla paksha Navami, which ends at Fri 18 Dec, 11:15 PM IST.
What is the nakshatra on 18 December 2026?
The nakshatra at sunrise is Uttara Bhadrapada, until Fri 18 Dec, 4:10 PM IST.
What is Rahu Kaal on 18 December 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Delhi on Friday 18 December 2026 is 10:59 AM to 12:17 PM IST. It is traditionally avoided for starting new work.
What time is sunrise and sunset?
In Delhi, sunrise is 7:07 AM and sunset is 5:27 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 (11:53 AM to 12:41 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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