Panchang · Delhi · IST
Panchang for Monday, 18 May 2026
The five limbs of the Hindu almanac for the day, from sunrise at 5:28 AM to the next sunrise, with the day's auspicious and inauspicious timings. All times are Indian Standard Time (IST) for Delhi.
The five limbs (panchang)
Vara (weekday)
Somavara (Monday)
Tithi
Shukla Dwitiya until Mon 18 May, 5:53 PM
Shukla Tritiya from Mon 18 May, 5:53 PM
Nakshatra
Rohini until Mon 18 May, 11:32 AM
Mrigashira from Mon 18 May, 11:32 AM
Yoga
Sukarma until Mon 18 May, 9:48 PM
Dhriti from Mon 18 May, 9:48 PM
Karana
Balava until Mon 18 May, 7:47 AM
Kaulava from Mon 18 May, 7:47 AM
Taitila from Mon 18 May, 5:53 PM
Gara from Tue 19 May, 4:04 AM
Moon sign (rashi)
Taurus (Vrishabha) until Mon 18 May, 10:05 PM
The first item is the one prevailing at sunrise (udaya); later items begin during the day. Karana is half a tithi.
Sun timings
- Sunrise: 5:28 AM
- Sunset: 7:06 PM
- Brahma Muhurta: 3:52 AM to 4:40 AM
Auspicious and inauspicious times
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:53 AM to 12:41 PM
- Rahu Kaal: 7:10 AM to 8:52 AM
- Yamaganda: 10:34 AM to 12:17 PM
- Gulika Kaal: 1:59 PM to 3:41 PM
Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika divide the daytime (sunrise to sunset) into eight parts by weekday. For another city, see Rahu Kaal by city.
Panchang for your city
Frequently asked questions
What is the tithi on 18 May 2026?
On Monday 18 May 2026 the tithi at sunrise is Shukla paksha Dwitiya, which ends at Mon 18 May, 5:53 PM IST.
What is the nakshatra on 18 May 2026?
The nakshatra at sunrise is Rohini, until Mon 18 May, 11:32 AM IST.
What is Rahu Kaal on 18 May 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Delhi on Monday 18 May 2026 is 7:10 AM to 8:52 AM IST. It is traditionally avoided for starting new work.
What time is sunrise and sunset?
In Delhi, sunrise is 5:28 AM and sunset is 7:06 PM IST. Other cities differ by minutes to over an hour, so use your own city for exact timings.
What is Abhijit Muhurat?
A window of about 48 minutes around local midday (11:53 AM to 12:41 PM in Delhi), traditionally considered auspicious for starting work. It is not recommended on Wednesdays by some traditions.
Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions with the Lahiri ayanamsa, Delhi reference. Local panchangs can differ slightly; confirm with your priest for religious observance.
Keep exploring, all free