✓ Astronomical calculations for Kolkata · Accurate to the minute
Solar and Lunar Events in Kolkata on Sunday, February 08, 2026
Sunrise
6:12 AM
Sunset
5:28 PM
Moonrise
11:25 PM
Moonset
9:56 AM
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Moon Sign
Libra
Panchang Today in Kolkata
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Shashthi
Krishna Paksha
till 2:55 AM
Saptami
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Chitra
till 2:29 AM
Swati
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vanija
till 2:55 AM
Vishti
till 3:55 PM
Bava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Shoola
till 11:40 PM
Ganda
till 11:37 PM
Muhurat Today in Kolkata
⚠️
Rahu Kaal
4:04 PM - 5:28 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:26 AM - 12:14 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:36 AM - 5:24 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:16 PM - 5:40 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
⚠️
Yamaganda
11:50 AM - 1:15 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
⚠️
Gulika Kaal
2:39 PM - 4:04 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
⚠️
Durmuhurta
3:58 PM - 4:43 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
Location Info
Kolkata
22.5726, 88.3639 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length: 12h 27m
Moon Phase: Waxing
- Humid delta climate; pre‑monsoon ‘Kalbaisakhi’ storms strike late afternoons.
- Sea‑breeze arrival improves air late day; mornings can feel heavy in humidity.
- Monsoon cloud decks change light quality quickly—allow slack for starts.
Cultural Heritage
- Kalighat and Dakshineswar temples are central to the city’s Hindu devotional life.
- Durga Puja pandals remake streets; idols crafted in Kumartuli.
- Kali Puja/Diwali, Rath Yatra, and Saraswati Puja are widely celebrated.