Panchang Today in Chicago: Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and shubh muhurat for Chicago, Illinois, United States. All times are CDT (UTC-05:00) for 41.8781° N, 87.6298° W.
Chicago Panchang at a glance
- In Chicago on 28 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Tritiya until 2:37 PM, then Krishna Chaturthi until 11:40 AM on 29 Oct (CDT).
- The nakshatra in Chicago on 28 October 2026 is Rohini until 12:41 AM on 29 Oct, then Mrigashira until 10:34 PM on 29 Oct (CDT).
- The yoga in Chicago on 28 October 2026 is Variyan until 5:10 PM, then Parigha until 1:36 PM on 29 Oct (CDT).
- The karana in Chicago on 28 October 2026 is Vishti (Bhadra) until 2:37 PM, then Bava until 1:07 AM on 29 Oct, then Balava until 11:40 AM on 29 Oct (CDT).
- Sunrise in Chicago on 28 October 2026 is at 7:18 AM and sunset is at 5:49 PM (CDT).
- In Chicago on 28 October 2026, moonrise is at 7:21 PM and moonset is at 10:33 AM (CDT).
- Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 28 October 2026 is from 12:34 PM to 1:52 PM (CDT).
- Yamaganda in Chicago on 28 October 2026 is from 8:37 AM to 9:56 AM (CDT).
- Gulika Kaal in Chicago on 28 October 2026 is from 11:15 AM to 12:34 PM (CDT).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Chicago on 28 October 2026 is from 12:12 PM to 12:55 PM (CDT). It is traditionally not used on Wednesdays.
- Panchak is not in effect in Chicago on 28 October 2026.
- The Moon in Chicago on 28 October 2026 is in Vrishabha (Taurus) until 11:36 AM on 29 Oct (CDT).
- The lunar month is Ashwin (Amanta) and Kartika (Purnimanta), Krishna Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Wednesday |
| Tithi | Krishna Tritiya until Krishna Chaturthi until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Krishna Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Rohini until Mrigashira until |
| Yoga | Variyan until Parigha until |
| Karana | Vishti (Bhadra) until Bava until Balava until |
| Moon sign | Vrishabha (Taurus) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Tula (Libra) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 10 h 31 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 13 h 30 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak | Not in effect | |
Choghadiya in Chicago
Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
Vrat, festivals and devotional texts
- Sankashti Chaturthi (tithi – ). Krishna Chaturthi prevails at moonrise.
Texts for this day
- Sankashti Chaturthi Source-backed: Ganesha Purana 1.59.13-14 and 1.59.30: Krishna chaturthi, moonrise arghya.
- Ganesh Aarti: Ganpati Ki Seva Mangal Meva Editorial link: Wednesday is customarily dedicated to Ganesha.
Observance dates follow the stated tithi rule for this city; regional and sampradaya traditions can differ by a day.
Hindu calendar
| Lunar month (Amanta) | Ashwin |
| Lunar month (Purnimanta) | Kartika |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the tithi today in Chicago?
- In Chicago on 28 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Tritiya until 2:37 PM, then Krishna Chaturthi until 11:40 AM on 29 Oct (CDT).
- What is Rahu Kaal today in Chicago?
- Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 28 October 2026 is from 12:34 PM to 1:52 PM (CDT). Rahu Kaal is one of the eight equal parts of daytime between sunrise and sunset; which part it is depends on the weekday.
- What is today's nakshatra in Chicago?
- The nakshatra in Chicago on 28 October 2026 is Rohini until 12:41 AM on 29 Oct, then Mrigashira until 10:34 PM on 29 Oct (CDT).
- What is the shubh muhurat today in Chicago?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Chicago on 28 October 2026 is from 12:12 PM to 12:55 PM (CDT). It is traditionally not used on Wednesdays. Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Labh 7:18 AM–8:37 AM, Amrit 8:37 AM–9:56 AM, Shubh 11:15 AM–12:34 PM, Labh 4:30 PM–5:49 PM (CDT).
- What time is sunrise and sunset today in Chicago?
- Sunrise in Chicago on 28 October 2026 is at 7:18 AM and sunset is at 5:49 PM (CDT).
- Is there Panchak today in Chicago?
- Panchak is not in effect in Chicago on 28 October 2026.
More Chicago Panchang dates
October 2026
Same date in nearby cities
How this is calculated
Vedic Drishti calculates this Panchang with Swiss Ephemeris 2.10.03 and the Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa for Chicago at 41.8781° N, 87.6298° W. The Panchang day runs from local sunrise to the next sunrise; times are CDT (UTC-05:00) with seconds dropped. Methodology