Chicago Panchang for Wednesday, 21 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 21 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Ekadashi until 4:18 AM on 22 Oct, then Shukla Dwadashi until 4:06 AM on 23 Oct (CDT).
- The nakshatra in Chicago on 21 October 2026 is Dhanishta until 9:18 AM, then Shatabhisha until 10:19 AM on 22 Oct (CDT).
- The yoga in Chicago on 21 October 2026 is Ganda until 2:03 PM, then Vriddhi until 1:09 PM on 22 Oct (CDT).
- The karana in Chicago on 21 October 2026 is Vanija until 4:06 PM, then Vishti (Bhadra) until 4:18 AM on 22 Oct, then Bava until 4:18 PM on 22 Oct (CDT).
- Sunrise in Chicago on 21 October 2026 is at 7:09 AM and sunset is at 5:59 PM (CDT).
- In Chicago on 21 October 2026, moonrise is at 3:48 PM and moonset is at 2:02 AM (CDT).
- Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 21 October 2026 is from 12:34 PM to 1:56 PM (CDT).
- Yamaganda in Chicago on 21 October 2026 is from 8:31 AM to 9:52 AM (CDT).
- Gulika Kaal in Chicago on 21 October 2026 is from 11:13 AM to 12:34 PM (CDT).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Chicago on 21 October 2026 is from 12:13 PM to 12:56 PM (CDT). It is traditionally not used on Wednesdays.
- Panchak is in effect in Chicago from 8:30 PM on 20 Oct to 8:52 AM on 25 Oct (CDT).
- The Moon in Chicago on 21 October 2026 is in Kumbha (Aquarius) until 4:34 AM on 23 Oct (CDT).
- The lunar month is Ashwin (Amanta) and Ashwin (Purnimanta), Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Wednesday |
| Tithi | Shukla Ekadashi until Shukla Dwadashi until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Shukla Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta until Shatabhisha until |
| Yoga | Ganda until Vriddhi until |
| Karana | Vanija until Vishti (Bhadra) until Bava until |
| Moon sign | Kumbha (Aquarius) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Tula (Libra) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 10 h 50 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 13 h 12 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak |
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
- Ekadashi Vrat (tithi – ). Ekadashi prevails at sunrise (Smarta rule; Vaishnava observance can fall a day later).
Texts for this day
- Ekadashi Vrat Source-backed: Narada Purana 1.23.3-4.
- Ganesh Aarti: Ganpati Ki Seva Mangal Meva Editorial link: Wednesday is customarily dedicated to Ganesha.
- Aarti: Om Jai Jagdish Hare Editorial link: the Vishnu aarti for a Vishnu observance.
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 21 October 2026?
- In Chicago on 21 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Ekadashi until 4:18 AM on 22 Oct, then Shukla Dwadashi until 4:06 AM on 23 Oct (CDT).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Chicago on 21 October 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 21 October 2026 is from 12:34 PM to 1:56 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 21 October 2026?
- The nakshatra in Chicago on 21 October 2026 is Dhanishta until 9:18 AM, then Shatabhisha until 10:19 AM on 22 Oct (CDT).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Chicago on 21 October 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Chicago on 21 October 2026 is from 12:13 PM to 12:56 PM (CDT). It is traditionally not used on Wednesdays. Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Labh 7:09 AM–8:31 AM, Amrit 8:31 AM–9:52 AM, Shubh 11:13 AM–12:34 PM, Labh 4:38 PM–5:59 PM (CDT).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Chicago on 21 October 2026?
- Sunrise in Chicago on 21 October 2026 is at 7:09 AM and sunset is at 5:59 PM (CDT).
- Is there Panchak in Chicago on 21 October 2026?
- Panchak is in effect in Chicago from 8:30 PM on 20 Oct to 8:52 AM on 25 Oct (CDT).
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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