Chicago Panchang for Saturday, 17 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 17 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Saptami until 9:58 PM, then Shukla Ashtami until 12:22 AM on 19 Oct (CDT).
- The nakshatra in Chicago on 17 October 2026 is Purva Ashadha until 2:19 AM on 18 Oct, then Uttara Ashadha until 5:08 AM on 19 Oct (CDT).
- The yoga in Chicago on 17 October 2026 is Atiganda until 12:32 PM, then Sukarma until 1:26 PM on 18 Oct (CDT).
- The karana in Chicago on 17 October 2026 is Gara until 8:42 AM, then Vanija until 9:58 PM, then Vishti (Bhadra) until 11:12 AM on 18 Oct (CDT).
- Sunrise in Chicago on 17 October 2026 is at 7:05 AM and sunset is at 6:05 PM (CDT).
- In Chicago on 17 October 2026, moonrise is at 1:56 PM and moonset is at 10:48 PM (CDT).
- Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 17 October 2026 is from 9:50 AM to 11:12 AM (CDT).
- Yamaganda in Chicago on 17 October 2026 is from 1:58 PM to 3:20 PM (CDT).
- Gulika Kaal in Chicago on 17 October 2026 is from 7:05 AM to 8:27 AM (CDT).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Chicago on 17 October 2026 is from 12:13 PM to 12:57 PM (CDT).
- Panchak is not in effect in Chicago on 17 October 2026.
- The Moon in Chicago on 17 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) | Saturday |
| Tithi | Shukla Saptami until Shukla Ashtami until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Shukla Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Purva Ashadha until Uttara Ashadha until |
| Yoga | Atiganda until Sukarma until |
| Karana | Gara until Vanija until Vishti (Bhadra) 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 0 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 13 h 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
Vrat, festivals and devotional texts
- Tula Sankranti at . The Sun enters a new sidereal sign during this Panchang day.
Texts for this day
- Hanuman Aarti: Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki Editorial link: the Hanuman aarti for Saturday Hanuman worship.
- Shri Hanuman Chalisa Editorial link: Saturday Hanuman worship is a common custom.
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 17 October 2026?
- In Chicago on 17 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Saptami until 9:58 PM, then Shukla Ashtami until 12:22 AM on 19 Oct (CDT).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Chicago on 17 October 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 17 October 2026 is from 9:50 AM to 11:12 AM (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 17 October 2026?
- The nakshatra in Chicago on 17 October 2026 is Purva Ashadha until 2:19 AM on 18 Oct, then Uttara Ashadha until 5:08 AM on 19 Oct (CDT).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Chicago on 17 October 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Chicago on 17 October 2026 is from 12:13 PM to 12:57 PM (CDT). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Shubh 8:27 AM–9:50 AM, Labh 1:58 PM–3:20 PM, Amrit 3:20 PM–4:43 PM (CDT).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Chicago on 17 October 2026?
- Sunrise in Chicago on 17 October 2026 is at 7:05 AM and sunset is at 6:05 PM (CDT).
- Is there Panchak in Chicago on 17 October 2026?
- Panchak is not in effect in Chicago on 17 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