Chicago Panchang for Friday, 16 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 16 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Shashthi until 7:24 PM, then Shukla Saptami until 9:58 PM on 17 Oct (CDT).
- The nakshatra in Chicago on 16 October 2026 is Mula until 11:17 PM, then Purva Ashadha until 2:19 AM on 18 Oct (CDT).
- The yoga in Chicago on 16 October 2026 is Shobhana until 11:35 AM, then Atiganda until 12:32 PM on 17 Oct (CDT).
- The karana in Chicago on 16 October 2026 is Taitila until 7:24 PM, then Gara until 8:42 AM on 17 Oct (CDT).
- Sunrise in Chicago on 16 October 2026 is at 7:04 AM and sunset is at 6:07 PM (CDT).
- In Chicago on 16 October 2026, moonrise is at 1:13 PM and moonset is at 9:48 PM (CDT).
- Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 16 October 2026 is from 11:12 AM to 12:35 PM (CDT).
- Yamaganda in Chicago on 16 October 2026 is from 3:21 PM to 4:44 PM (CDT).
- Gulika Kaal in Chicago on 16 October 2026 is from 8:27 AM to 9:49 AM (CDT).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Chicago on 16 October 2026 is from 12:13 PM to 12:57 PM (CDT).
- Panchak is not in effect in Chicago on 16 October 2026.
- The Moon in Chicago on 16 October 2026 is in Dhanu (Sagittarius) until 9:03 AM on 18 Oct (CDT).
- The lunar month is Ashwin (Amanta) and Ashwin (Purnimanta), Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Friday |
| Tithi | Shukla Shashthi until Shukla Saptami until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Shukla Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Mula until Purva Ashadha until |
| Yoga | Shobhana until Atiganda until |
| Karana | Taitila until Gara until |
| Moon sign | Dhanu (Sagittarius) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Kanya (Virgo) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 11 h 3 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 12 h 58 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
Vrat, festivals and devotional texts
No tithi-based vrat from our list falls on 16 October 2026 in Chicago.
Texts for this day
- Lakshmi Aarti: Jai Lakshmi Mata Editorial link: Friday is customarily dedicated to Lakshmi.
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) | Ashwin |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the tithi in Chicago on 16 October 2026?
- In Chicago on 16 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Shashthi until 7:24 PM, then Shukla Saptami until 9:58 PM on 17 Oct (CDT).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Chicago on 16 October 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 16 October 2026 is from 11:12 AM to 12:35 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 the nakshatra in Chicago on 16 October 2026?
- The nakshatra in Chicago on 16 October 2026 is Mula until 11:17 PM, then Purva Ashadha until 2:19 AM on 18 Oct (CDT).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Chicago on 16 October 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Chicago on 16 October 2026 is from 12:13 PM to 12:57 PM (CDT). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Labh 8:27 AM–9:49 AM, Amrit 9:49 AM–11:12 AM, Shubh 12:35 PM–1:58 PM (CDT).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Chicago on 16 October 2026?
- Sunrise in Chicago on 16 October 2026 is at 7:04 AM and sunset is at 6:07 PM (CDT).
- Is there Panchak in Chicago on 16 October 2026?
- Panchak is not in effect in Chicago on 16 October 2026.
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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