Chicago Panchang for Friday, 23 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 23 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Trayodashi until 3:07 AM on 24 Oct, then Shukla Chaturdashi until 1:26 AM on 25 Oct (CDT).
- The nakshatra in Chicago on 23 October 2026 is Purva Bhadrapada until 10:33 AM, then Uttara Bhadrapada until 10:02 AM on 24 Oct (CDT).
- The yoga in Chicago on 23 October 2026 is Dhruva until 11:38 AM, then Vyaghata until 9:31 AM on 24 Oct (CDT).
- The karana in Chicago on 23 October 2026 is Kaulava until 3:42 PM, then Taitila until 3:07 AM on 24 Oct, then Gara until 2:21 PM on 24 Oct (CDT).
- Sunrise in Chicago on 23 October 2026 is at 7:12 AM and sunset is at 5:56 PM (CDT).
- In Chicago on 23 October 2026, moonrise is at 4:30 PM and moonset is at 4:16 AM (CDT).
- Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 23 October 2026 is from 11:13 AM to 12:34 PM (CDT).
- Yamaganda in Chicago on 23 October 2026 is from 3:15 PM to 4:36 PM (CDT).
- Gulika Kaal in Chicago on 23 October 2026 is from 8:32 AM to 9:53 AM (CDT).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Chicago on 23 October 2026 is from 12:13 PM to 12:56 PM (CDT).
- 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 23 October 2026 is in Meena (Pisces) until 8:52 AM on 25 Oct (CDT).
- The lunar month is Ashwin (Amanta) and Ashwin (Purnimanta), Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Friday |
| Tithi | Shukla Trayodashi until Shukla Chaturdashi until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Shukla Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Purva Bhadrapada until Uttara Bhadrapada until |
| Yoga | Dhruva until Vyaghata until |
| Karana | Kaulava until Taitila until Gara until |
| Moon sign | Meena (Pisces) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Tula (Libra) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 10 h 44 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 13 h 17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- Pradosh Vrat (tithi – ). Trayodashi prevails at sunset, when Pradosh Kaal begins.
Texts for this day
- Pradosh Vrat Source-backed: Skanda Purana 3.3.6.5.
- Pradosh Vrat Katha Source-backed: Skanda Purana 3.3.7.162: hear or recite this account at the end of the Pradosha worship.
- Lakshmi Aarti: Jai Lakshmi Mata Editorial link: Friday is customarily dedicated to Lakshmi.
- Shiv Aarti: Jai Shiv Omkara Editorial link: the Shiva aarti for a Shiva observance.
- Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Editorial link: a Shiva mantra for a Shiva 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 23 October 2026?
- In Chicago on 23 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Trayodashi until 3:07 AM on 24 Oct, then Shukla Chaturdashi until 1:26 AM on 25 Oct (CDT).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Chicago on 23 October 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 23 October 2026 is from 11:13 AM to 12:34 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 23 October 2026?
- The nakshatra in Chicago on 23 October 2026 is Purva Bhadrapada until 10:33 AM, then Uttara Bhadrapada until 10:02 AM on 24 Oct (CDT).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Chicago on 23 October 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Chicago on 23 October 2026 is from 12:13 PM to 12:56 PM (CDT). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Labh 8:32 AM–9:53 AM, Amrit 9:53 AM–11:13 AM, Shubh 12:34 PM–1:55 PM (CDT).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Chicago on 23 October 2026?
- Sunrise in Chicago on 23 October 2026 is at 7:12 AM and sunset is at 5:56 PM (CDT).
- Is there Panchak in Chicago on 23 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