Hindu Panchang & Kolkata Hindu Calendar
Precision Vedic data for Kolkata, India. All Tithi, Nakshatra, and Muhurat timings are adjusted for your local longitude and latitude.
📍 Location:
Kolkata Local Time Zone
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
*Pick nearest major city for your timezone.
Saturday, January 31, 2026 (Kolkata Local Date & Time)
☀️ Sunrise & Sunset
06:14 AM –
05:25 PM
🚫 Rahu Kaal (Avoid)
09:02 AM – 10:26 AM
✨ Abhijit Muhurat
11:27 AM – 12:12 PM
| Vedic Attribute | Current Timings for Kolkata |
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| Tithi |
Jaya Ekadashi
Ends: 09:35 AM (local)
Shukla Dwadashi
Ends: 12:35 PM (local)
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| Nakshatra |
Mrigashirsha
Ends: 01:05 PM (local)
Ardra
Ends: 02:50 PM (local)
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| Yoga |
Harshana
Ends: 07:50 AM (local)
Vajra
Ends: 10:00 AM (local)
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| Karana |
Visti
Ends: 09:35 AM (local)
Bava
Ends: 11:10 PM (local)
Balava
Ends: 12:35 PM (local)
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| Rashi |
Mithun (Gemini)
Ends: 03:00 PM (local)
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📍 Regional Coverage for Kolkata
This Hindu Calendar is specifically calculated for the Kolkata horizon. In India, Tithi timings depend on local sunrise. This data is optimized for Kolkata and its metropolitan outskirts.
Valid for surrounding areas including:
Howrah
Salt Lake
Rajarhat
Hooghly
Durgapur
Siliguri
Frequently Asked Questions (Kolkata)
Q. What is the Tithi today in Kolkata?
Today's Tithi in Kolkata is Jaya Ekadashi. It is scheduled to conclude at 09:35 AM (Local Time). For NRI families, we calculate this using the local Kolkata sunrise to ensure ritual accuracy.
Q. When is Rahu Kaal in Kolkata today?
The Rahu Kaal (inauspicious period) for Kolkata starts at 09:02 AM – 10:26 AM. Unlike India-based calendars, this window is calculated based on the specific day-length in India today.
Q. What is the best time for Puja in Kolkata today?
The most auspicious time (Abhijit Muhurat) in Kolkata is from 11:27 AM – 12:12 PM. Additionally, the Brahma Muhurat usually begins 1.5 hours before the local sunrise of 06:14 AM.
Q. Why do festival dates in Kolkata sometimes differ from India?
Hindu festivals like Ekadashi or Karwa Chauth are based on the Tithi prevailing at Local Sunrise. Since Kolkata is hours behind or ahead of India, the Tithi might start or end on a different calendar day for you.
Q. How do I calculate the fast-breaking (Parana) time in Kolkata?
Fast-breaking timings are strictly tied to the local sunrise and the end of the specific Tithi. In Kolkata, the sun rises today at 06:14 AM, which serves as the base for calculating your Vrat Parana.
Q. Can I use India Standard Time (IST) for Sankashti Chaturthi in Kolkata?
No. Moon-rise based festivals like Sankashti Chaturthi or Karwa Chauth must be followed as per the Local Moonrise in Kolkata, not India time, to ensure the ritual is valid.
Q. Is this Panchang accurate for areas near Kolkata?
Yes, this calendar covers Kolkata and surrounding areas including Howrah, Salt Lake, Rajarhat, Hooghly, Durgapur, Siliguri. Since these locations share a similar sunrise horizon, the Tithi timings and Muhurats remain valid for your local observations.