Chennai
Tuesday, 8 December 2026
Nakshatra: AnuradhaMoon: Vrishchika
Sunrise06:19 AM
Sunset05:42 PM
Moonrise—
Moonset05:04 PM
Panchang details
Tithi
Krishna Amavasya till 06:21 AM, 9 Dec
Nakshatra
Anuradha till 06:16 PMJyeshtha till 09:00 PM, 9 Dec
Yoga
Sukarma till 08:07 AMDhriti till 08:40 AM, 9 Dec
Karana
Chatushpada till 05:14 PMNaga till 06:21 AM, 9 Dec
Vaar (weekday)
Tuesday
Hindu month
Margashirsha Purnimanta · Amanta: Kartik
Samvat
Vikram Samvat 2083 Shaka Samvat 1948
Moon sign (Chandra Rashi)
Vrishchika
Sun sign (Surya Rashi)
Vrishchika
Day length
11h 23m
Shubh muhurat (good times)
Brahma Muhurat04:38 AM – 05:29 AM
Abhijit Muhurat11:38 AM – 12:23 PM
Times to avoid
Rahu Kaal02:51 PM – 04:17 PM
Yamaganda09:10 AM – 10:35 AM
Gulika Kaal12:01 PM – 01:26 PM
Choghadiya
Day
Rog06:19 AM – 07:45 AM
Udveg07:45 AM – 09:10 AM
Char09:10 AM – 10:35 AM
Labh10:35 AM – 12:01 PM
Amrit12:01 PM – 01:26 PM
Kaal01:26 PM – 02:51 PM
Shubh02:51 PM – 04:17 PM
Rog04:17 PM – 05:42 PM
Night
Kaal05:42 PM – 07:17 PM
Labh07:17 PM – 08:52 PM
Udveg08:52 PM – 10:26 PM
Shubh10:26 PM – 12:01 AM, 9 Dec
Amrit12:01 AM, 9 Dec – 01:36 AM, 9 Dec
Char01:36 AM, 9 Dec – 03:10 AM, 9 Dec
Rog03:10 AM, 9 Dec – 04:45 AM, 9 Dec
Kaal04:45 AM, 9 Dec – 06:20 AM, 9 Dec
Good: Amrit, Shubh, LabhNeutral: CharAvoid: Rog, Kaal, Udveg
Vrat and festivals on this day
Chennai panchang in simple words
On 8 December 2026, the sun rises in Chennai at 06:19 AM and sets at 05:42 PM. At sunrise the tithi is Krishna Amavasya, which lasts till 06:21 AM, 9 Dec. The Moon is in Anuradha nakshatra (till 06:16 PM) and in Vrishchika rashi.
Rahu Kaal runs from 02:51 PM to 04:17 PM, so it is best not to start new work in this window. For anything important, Abhijit Muhurat from 11:38 AM to 12:23 PM is a good time. The Hindu month is Margashirsha (Purnimanta) and the year is Vikram Samvat 2083.
Next 7 days
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Sunrise | Rahu Kaal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 9 Dec | Krishna Amavasya | Jyeshtha | 06:20 AM | 12:01 PM – 01:26 PM |
| Thu, 10 Dec | Shukla Pratipada | Mula | 06:20 AM | 01:27 PM – 02:52 PM |
| Fri, 11 Dec | Shukla Dwitiya | Purva Ashadha | 06:21 AM | 10:37 AM – 12:02 PM |
| Sat, 12 Dec | Shukla Tritiya | Uttara Ashadha | 06:21 AM | 09:12 AM – 10:37 AM |
Upcoming festivals & vrat
Questions people ask
What is the tithi on 8 December 2026 in Chennai?
At sunrise it is Krishna Amavasya, which lasts till 06:21 AM, 9 Dec.
What is the Rahu Kaal time on 8 December 2026 in Chennai?
Rahu Kaal is from 02:51 PM to 04:17 PM.
What time is sunrise in Chennai on 8 December 2026?
Sunrise is at 06:19 AM and sunset is at 05:42 PM.