Panchang for Friday, 18 Dec 2026

Today is Friday, Poush 3, 2083 (18 Dec 2026). Tithi: Shukla Paksha Navami. Nakshatra: Uttara Bhadrapada. Sunrise 06:48, sunset 17:11 in Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+5:45).

Panchang Essentials

TithiNavami (Shukla Paksha)
NakshatraUttara Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
YogaVyatipata
KaranaBalava
Weekday (Vara)Friday
PakshaShukla Paksha

Sun and Moon

Sunrise: 06:48 | Sunset: 17:11

Auspicious and Inauspicious Times

Rahu Kaal: 10:41 AM to 11:59 AM

Festivals & Observances

No major festival today

Tarabalam & Chandrabalam

Check Tarabalam by Nakshatra

Kathmandu · NPT (UTC+5:45) · Lahiri Ayanamsa · Panchang day starts at sunrise, calendar URL date changes at local midnight. Data calculated via Swiss Ephemeris (SWEPH) / Astronomy Engine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tithi today in Kathmandu?

Today's tithi in Kathmandu is Shukla Paksha Navami.

What is today's nakshatra?

Today's nakshatra is Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 3).

When is Rahu Kaal today?

Rahu Kaal today in Kathmandu is from 10:41 AM to 11:59 AM. Major auspicious beginnings are avoided during this window.

What is today's Nepali date (gate)?

Today's Bikram Sambat Nepali date is Poush 3, 2083.

Why do panchang times differ between websites?

Panchang calculation differences arise from geographical coordinates (latitude and longitude), local sunrise definition, and the chosen ayanamsa system (AstroFusion uses Lahiri ayanamsa computed via Swiss Ephemeris).