Panchang is the traditional Hindu calendar and almanac. The word comes from 'Panch' (five) and 'Anga' (limbs), referring to its five elements: Tithi (lunar day), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (luni-solar day), and Karana (half-tithi). It is used to determine auspicious timings for rituals, ceremonies, and daily activities.

What is Tithi in Panchang?

Tithi is the lunar day in the Hindu calendar, based on the angular relationship between the Sun and Moon. There are 30 tithis in a lunar month - 15 in Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) and 15 in Krishna Paksha (waning moon). Each tithi has specific significance for different activities.

What is Rahukaal and why should it be avoided?

Rahukaal is an inauspicious period occurring daily for approximately 90 minutes, ruled by the shadow planet Rahu. Starting new ventures, journeys, or important activities during Rahukaal is traditionally avoided. The timing varies each day based on sunrise and weekday.

What is Brahma Muhurta?

Brahma Muhurta is the auspicious pre-dawn period starting approximately 1 hour 36 minutes before sunrise. It is considered ideal for meditation, spiritual practices, and studying. The mind is calm and sattvic during this time, making it perfect for contemplative activities.

How accurate is online Panchang?

Panchang values can vary with location, time zone, calculation settings, and regional tradition. My Kundli AI uses the astronomy implementation configured for its server together with traditional calendar rules; Swiss Ephemeris is used only where configured. Please compare important local observances with a trusted regional Panchang.

What is the difference between Hora and Muhurta?

Hora divides the day into 24 planetary hours, each ruled by a different planet. Muhurta refers to specific auspicious time windows for activities. While Hora helps choose generally favorable times, Muhurtas like Abhijit are especially powerful for starting important work.

आज का पंचांग·Daily Panchang

वॉशिंगटन डी.सी. पंचांग

Washington DC Panchang Today

Friday, October 16, 2026

16 अक्टूबर 2026 · District of Columbia, United States

आज का पंचांग — वॉशिंगटन डी.सी.

शुक्रवार · 16 अक्टूबर 2026

शक संवत 1948

विक्रम संवत 2083

तिथि (Tithi)

षष्ठी

शुक्ल पक्ष, तिथि 6 · at sunrise

नक्षत्र (Nakshatra)

मूल · Mula

Pada 2 · till 12:18 AM (Oct 17) EDT, then Purva Ashadha

योग (Yoga)

शोभन

Yoga 5 of 27

करण (Karana)

तैतिल

Karana 5 of 11

हिन्दू मास

आश्विन

Hindu Month

वार (Vara)

शुक्रवार

Friday

सूर्योदय (Sunrise)

7:18 AM

EDT · Washington DC

सूर्यास्त (Sunset)

6:28 PM

EDT · Washington DC

राहुकाल (Rahukaal)

11:29 AM – 12:53 PM

EDT · from Washington DC sunrise/sunset

यमगण्ड (Yamaganda)

3:40 PM – 5:04 PM

EDT

गुलिक काल (Gulika Kaal)

8:42 AM – 10:06 AM

EDT

पंचांग क्या है? (What is Panchang?)

पंचांग (Panchang) is the traditional Hindu almanac and one of the most important tools in Vedic astrology. The word comes from Sanskrit: pancha (five) + anga (limbs). It describes five key astronomical elements for any given day and location.

For Washington DC (District of Columbia, United States), the panchang is calculated using the city's precise coordinates (38.91°N, 77.04°W) and shown in local Washington DC time (EDT), so sunrise, sunset, and planetary transition times are accurate for your location.

✦तिथि (Tithi): Lunar day — determined by Moon-Sun angle

✦वार (Vara): Day of the week and its planetary ruler

✦नक्षत्र (Nakshatra): Lunar mansion — Moon's constellation

✦योग (Yoga): Luni-solar combination — 27 types

✦करण (Karana): Half-tithi — 11 types

Washington DC Panchang — अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What is today's Tithi in Washington DC?

At sunrise in Washington DC today (October 16, 2026), the Tithi is षष्ठी (शुक्ल Paksha, Tithi 6). Tithi is the lunar day in the Hindu calendar, defined by each 12° of separation between the Moon and the Sun, so it does not change at midnight.

What is today's Nakshatra in Washington DC?

At sunrise in Washington DC today the Moon is in Mula (मूल) Nakshatra, pada 2, ruled by Ketu. Mula lasts until 12:18 AM (Oct 17) EDT, after which the Moon enters Purva Ashadha (पूर्वाषाढ़ा).

What is Rahukaal in Washington DC today?

Rahukaal in Washington DC today (Friday) is from 11:29 AM – 12:53 PM EDT. Rahukaal is one-eighth of the daytime between sunrise (7:18 AM) and sunset (6:28 PM) in Washington DC; which eighth it is depends on the weekday, so the exact time shifts each day with sunrise and sunset and differs from city to city. Yamaganda today is 3:40 PM – 5:04 PM and Gulika Kaal is 8:42 AM – 10:06 AM. Many people prefer not to start important new tasks during Rahukaal.

What time is sunrise in Washington DC today?

Sunrise in Washington DC today is at 7:18 AM EDT and sunset is at 6:28 PM EDT.

What are the five elements of Panchang?

Panchang (पंचांग) means 'five limbs' in Sanskrit. The five elements are: 1) Tithi (lunar day), 2) Vara (day of the week), 3) Nakshatra (lunar mansion), 4) Yoga (luni-solar combination), and 5) Karana (half-tithi). Together these five elements describe the astrological quality of any given moment.

What is Nakshatra in Panchang?

Nakshatra is the lunar mansion — the constellation the Moon occupies on a given day. There are 27 Nakshatras dividing the zodiac into equal 13°20' segments. The Nakshatra at birth determines the Vimshottari Dasha (planetary period) starting point. In daily panchang, it indicates the quality of the day for specific activities.

What is Yoga in Panchang?

Panchang Yoga (not to be confused with planetary yoga) is calculated by adding the longitudes of the Sun and Moon and dividing by 13°20'. There are 27 Yogas ranging from auspicious (Shubha, Siddha, Brahma) to inauspicious (Vishkambha, Parigha, Vajra). They indicate the general quality and success-potential of the day.

What is Karana in Panchang?

Karana is half a Tithi — there are 11 Karanas (4 fixed + 7 repeating) cycling through the lunar month. Each Karana spans approximately 6° of the angular Moon-Sun difference. Karanas influence the success of activities started in that period; for example, Bava Karana is good for long-term work, and Balava is good for new ventures.

Why does Washington DC Panchang differ from other city panchangs?

Panchang times vary by city because Sunrise, Sunset, and exact Tithi/Nakshatra transition times depend on the geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude). Washington DC is located at 38.91°N, 77.04°W in District of Columbia, United States. Cities at different longitudes observe slightly different transition times for the same panchang elements.

Are these Panchang times for Washington DC in IST or local time?

All times on this page are local Washington DC time (EDT, America/New_York timezone), not Indian Standard Time. Sunrise, sunset and Rahu Kaal are calculated from Washington DC's own sunrise and sunset, and daylight-saving changes are applied automatically.

Why can the Tithi or a festival date in Washington DC differ from India?

The Tithi of a day is the one running at local sunrise. Sunrise in Washington DC happens at a different moment than in India, so on some days the Tithi at sunrise (and therefore the date of an Ekadashi, Purnima or festival) in Washington DC is one day earlier or later than in an Indian calendar. Always use a Panchang calculated for your own city.