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Saturday, April 18, 2026

Daily Panchang

Shukla Paksha

Saturday, Shukla Paksha. The tithi is Pratipada till afternoon, then Dvitiya begins. Pratipada is a good day for new beginnings. The Moon is in Ashwini nakshatra till morning, then Bharani. Abhijit Muhurta (11:54 – 12:46) is good for new work; avoid Rahu Kaal (09:06 – 10:43). The Moon and the Sun are both in Mesha rashi.

Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month

    • Shukla Pratipada

      from Previous day 17:21 till 14:11

    • then

      Shukla Dvitiya

      14:11 – Next day 10:49

    Pratipada — the first day. Considered auspicious for beginnings and laying foundations.

  • Saturday

    Saturday — ruled by Saturn. A disciplined, slow-moving day; good for completing pending work, less so for fresh starts.

  • AmantaVaishakha
    PurnimantaVaishakha

Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana

    • Ashwini

      from Previous day 12:02 till 09:42

    • then

      Bharani

      09:42 – Next day 07:10

    Light nakshatra — suited for swift, light activities — short trips, communications.

    • Priti

      from 03:45 till 23:56

    • then

      Ayushman

      23:56 – Next day 20:02

    An auspicious yoga — the Sun and Moon stand in a favourable relation. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.

    • Bava

      from 03:48 till 14:11

    • then

      Balava

      14:11 – Next day 00:31

    A movable (chara) karana — one of the seven that repeat through the month. Fine for everyday work.

Day at a glance

A timing system used mainly in Gujarat, Rajasthan and North India: eight day windows and eight night windows, each rated good, neutral, or bad. A quick way to pick (or avoid) a slot for an everyday task.

A South Indian tradition that splits the day and night into eight Gowri windows each — used for picking auspicious slots for everyday work.

A short-list of the seven most important windows — three auspicious (Brahma, Abhijit, Amrit) and four to avoid (Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam). Some days may show fewer if a window isn't computed.

Each day and night splits into twelve planetary hours, each ruled by a planet. The ruling planet sets the hour's tone — pick an hour whose ruler suits the task.

Shukla Pratipada · Sat

00061218Kaal · 05:52 – 07:29Shubh · 07:29 – 09:06Rog · 09:06 – 10:43Udveg · 10:43 – 12:20Chal · 12:20 – 13:57Labh · 13:57 – 15:34Amrit · 15:34 – 17:11Kaal · 17:11 – 18:48Labh · 18:48 – 20:11Udveg · 20:11 – 21:34Shubh · 21:34 – 22:57Amrit · 22:57 – 00:20Chal · 00:20 – 01:43Rog · 01:43 – 03:06Kaal · 03:06 – 04:28Labh · 04:28 – 05:51Soram · 05:52 – 07:29Uthi · 07:29 – 09:06Visham · 09:06 – 10:43Amirdha · 10:43 – 12:20Rogam · 12:20 – 13:57Laabam · 13:57 – 15:34Dhanam · 15:34 – 17:11Sugam · 17:11 – 18:48Laabam · 18:48 – 20:11Dhanam · 20:11 – 21:34Sugam · 21:34 – 22:57Soram · 22:57 – 00:20Uthi · 00:20 – 01:43Visham · 01:43 – 03:06Amirdha · 03:06 – 04:28Rogam · 04:28 – 05:51Brahma Muhurta · 04:24 – 05:08Abhijit Muhurta · 11:54 – 12:46Amrit Kaal · 02:52 – 04:18Rahu Kaal · 09:06 – 10:43Yamaganda Kaal · 13:57 – 15:34Gulika Kaal · 05:52 – 07:29Varjyam · 06:05 – 07:32Saturn · 05:52 – 06:57Jupiter · 06:57 – 08:02Mars · 08:02 – 09:06Sun · 09:06 – 10:11Venus · 10:11 – 11:16Mercury · 11:16 – 12:20Moon · 12:20 – 13:25Saturn · 13:25 – 14:30Jupiter · 14:30 – 15:34Mars · 15:34 – 16:39Sun · 16:39 – 17:43Venus · 17:43 – 18:48Mercury · 18:48 – 19:43Moon · 19:43 – 20:39Saturn · 20:39 – 21:34Jupiter · 21:34 – 22:29Mars · 22:29 – 23:24Sun · 23:24 – 00:20Venus · 00:20 – 01:15Mercury · 01:15 – 02:10Moon · 02:10 – 03:06Saturn · 03:06 – 04:01Jupiter · 04:01 – 04:56Mars · 04:56 – 05:51

Apr 18

Daily Panchang

Daytime periods

8·1h 37m
05:52
07:29
09:06
10:43
12:20
13:57
15:34
17:11

Night periods

8·1h 23m
18:48
20:11
21:34
22:57
00:20
01:43
03:06
04:28

Daytime periods

8·1h 37m
05:52
07:29
09:06
10:43
12:20
13:57
15:34
17:11

Night periods

8·1h 23m
18:48
20:11
21:34
22:57
00:20
01:43
03:06
04:28
04:24–05:08
11:54–12:46
02:52–04:18
09:06–10:43
13:57–15:34
05:52–07:29
06:05–07:32

Daytime hours

12·1h 5m
05:52
06:57
08:02
09:06
10:11
11:16
12:20
13:25
14:30
15:34
16:39
17:43

Night hours

12·55 min
18:48
19:43
20:39
21:34
22:29
23:24
00:20
01:15
02:10
03:06
04:01
04:56

Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tithi on April 18, 2026?
On April 18, 2026, Shukla Pratipada lasts till 14:11, then Shukla Dvitiya begins.
What is the nakshatra on April 18, 2026?
The nakshatra is Ashwini and the yoga is Priti.
When are sunrise and sunset on April 18, 2026?
In New Delhi, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset is at 18:48.
When is Rahu Kaal on April 18, 2026?
In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 09:06 to 10:43. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.

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