Kolkata
Tuesday, 8 December 2026
Nakshatra: AnuradhaMoon: Vrishchika
Sunrise06:04 AM
Sunset04:52 PM
Moonrise—
Moonset04:09 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
10h 48m
Shubh muhurat (good times)
Brahma Muhurat04:19 AM – 05:11 AM
Abhijit Muhurat11:07 AM – 11:50 AM
Times to avoid
Rahu Kaal02:10 PM – 03:31 PM
Yamaganda08:46 AM – 10:07 AM
Gulika Kaal11:28 AM – 12:49 PM
Choghadiya
Day
Rog06:04 AM – 07:25 AM
Udveg07:25 AM – 08:46 AM
Char08:46 AM – 10:07 AM
Labh10:07 AM – 11:28 AM
Amrit11:28 AM – 12:49 PM
Kaal12:49 PM – 02:10 PM
Shubh02:10 PM – 03:31 PM
Rog03:31 PM – 04:52 PM
Night
Kaal04:52 PM – 06:31 PM
Labh06:31 PM – 08:10 PM
Udveg08:10 PM – 09:50 PM
Shubh09:50 PM – 11:29 PM
Amrit11:29 PM – 01:08 AM, 9 Dec
Char01:08 AM, 9 Dec – 02:47 AM, 9 Dec
Rog02:47 AM, 9 Dec – 04:26 AM, 9 Dec
Kaal04:26 AM, 9 Dec – 06:05 AM, 9 Dec
Good: Amrit, Shubh, LabhNeutral: CharAvoid: Rog, Kaal, Udveg
Vrat and festivals on this day
Kolkata panchang in simple words
On 8 December 2026, the sun rises in Kolkata at 06:04 AM and sets at 04:52 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 02:10 PM to 03:31 PM, so it is best not to start new work in this window. For anything important, Abhijit Muhurat from 11:07 AM to 11:50 AM 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 | 06:05 AM | 11:29 AM – 12:50 PM |
| Thu, 10 Dec | Shukla Pratipada | Mula | 06:06 AM | 12:50 PM – 02:11 PM |
| Fri, 11 Dec | Shukla Dwitiya | Purva Ashadha | 06:06 AM | 10:09 AM – 11:30 AM |
| Sat, 12 Dec | Shukla Tritiya | Uttara Ashadha | 06:07 AM | 08:48 AM – 10:09 AM |
Upcoming festivals & vrat
Questions people ask
What is the tithi on 8 December 2026 in Kolkata?
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 Kolkata?
Rahu Kaal is from 02:10 PM to 03:31 PM.
What time is sunrise in Kolkata on 8 December 2026?
Sunrise is at 06:04 AM and sunset is at 04:52 PM.