Panchang for 18 January 2026

18 January 2026 falls on Sunday. This day belongs to the Posh lunar month and the Krishna Paksha. Today's Tithi is Krishna Paksha Chaturdasi, which will remain until 12:04 AM; thereafter Krishna Paksha Amavas will begin. The Nakshatra for the day is Purva Ashadha, which will change to Uttara Ashadha after 10:14 AM. Rahu Kaal will remain from 04:57 PM to 06:20 PM.

Day	Sunday
Month	January 2026
Tithi	Chaturdasi (till 12:04 AM; then Amavas)
Nakshatra	Purva Ashadha (till 10:14 AM; then Uttara Ashadha)
Yoga	Harshana (till 09:09 PM; then Vajra)
Karana	Nagava (till 12:04 AM; then Kinstughna)
Paksha	Krishna
Hindu Month	Posh
Rahu Kaal	04:57 PM – 06:20 PM
Gulika Kaal	03:35 PM – 04:57 PM
Yamaganda Kaal	12:50 PM – 02:12 PM
Abhijit Muhurat	12:28 PM – 01:12 PM
Brahma Muhurat	05:43 AM – 06:31 AM
Sunrise	07:19 AM
Sunset	06:20 PM
Moon Sign	Sagittarius (till 04:40 PM; then Capricorn)
Shubh Rang (Auspicious Colour)	Red
Vikram Samvat	2082
Shaka Samvat	1947

What is on 18 January 2026?

18 January 2026 falls on Sunday. The Nakshatra of the day is Purva Ashadha, Yoga is Harshana, and the Moon Sign is Sagittarius. This day is observed as Mauni Amas.

Which Tithi falls on 18 January 2026?

18 January 2026 has the Krishna Paksha Chaturdasi Tithi. This Tithi remains until 12:04 AM. After that, Krishna Paksha Amavas Tithi will begin. See the full list of Masik Shivaratri Dates.

What is the Nakshatra on 18 January 2026?

The Nakshatra on 18 January 2026 is Purva Ashadha. 10:14 AM onwards, Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra will begin. Nakshatra represents the Moon's position in the sky and plays an important role in selecting auspicious timings for worship, marriage, and travel.

What is the Rahu Kaal on 18 January 2026?

Rahu Kaal on 18 January 2026 is from 04:57 PM to 06:20 PM. It is generally considered inauspicious for starting important activities, journeys, or new ventures. See the Choghadiya page for auspicious Choghadiya timings.

What are the auspicious Muhurats on 18 January 2026?

The Abhijit Muhurat on 18 January 2026 is from 12:28 PM to 01:12 PM, which is considered one of the most auspicious periods of the day. Brahma Muhurat is from 05:43 AM to 06:31 AM, ideal for meditation, prayers, and spiritual practices. For a complete list of auspicious timings, visit the Muhurat page.

Auspicious and Inauspicious Timings on 18 January 2026

Auspicious Timings: Abhijit Muhurat (12:28 PM – 01:12 PM), Brahma Muhurat (05:43 AM – 06:31 AM), Auspicious Color Red.
Inauspicious Timings: Rahu Kaal (04:57 PM – 06:20 PM), Gulika Kaal (03:35 PM – 04:57 PM), Yamaganda Kaal (12:50 PM – 02:12 PM).

Does the Panchang for 18 January 2026 vary by city?

Yes, the Panchang for 18 January 2026 can vary from one city to another. Panchang calculations are based on sunrise, sunset, and planetary positions, all of which differ by location. Shubh Panchang provides accurate Panchang details according to the selected city.

How is the Panchang for 18 January 2026 calculated?

Panchang calculations are based on the Drik Ganit method (observational astronomy), which uses the actual astronomical positions of the Sun, Moon, and planets together with local sunrise, sunset, and lunar and solar longitude - so timings may vary from city to city. Tithi is determined from the angular difference between the Moon and the Sun, Nakshatra from the Moon’s celestial position, and Yoga from their combined motion.

What is Panchang and why is it important?

Panchang is the traditional Vedic calendar system that describes the auspiciousness of a day through five elements: Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and Vara (weekday). It is widely used for planning puja, fasting (Vrat), Muhurat selection, travel, and other religious activities.

To learn more about Panchang, how to read it, and its significance, read here.