London Panchang for Thursday, 17 December 2026
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and shubh muhurat for London, England, United Kingdom. All times are GMT (UTC+00:00) for 51.5074° N, 0.1278° W.
London Panchang at a glance
- In London on 17 December 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Ashtami until 5:56 PM, then Shukla Navami until 5:44 PM on 18 Dec (GMT).
- The nakshatra in London on 17 December 2026 is Purva Bhadrapada until 10:00 AM, then Uttara Bhadrapada until 10:40 AM on 18 Dec (GMT).
- The yoga in London on 17 December 2026 is Vyatipata until 6:49 AM on 18 Dec, then Variyan until 5:05 AM on 19 Dec (GMT).
- The karana in London on 17 December 2026 is Bava until 5:56 PM, then Balava until 5:57 AM on 18 Dec, then Kaulava until 5:44 PM on 18 Dec (GMT).
- Sunrise in London on 17 December 2026 is at 8:01 AM and sunset is at 3:51 PM (GMT).
- In London on 17 December 2026, moonrise is at 11:55 AM and there is no moonset (GMT).
- Rahu Kaal in London on 17 December 2026 is from 12:55 PM to 1:54 PM (GMT).
- Yamaganda in London on 17 December 2026 is from 8:01 AM to 9:00 AM (GMT).
- Gulika Kaal in London on 17 December 2026 is from 9:58 AM to 10:57 AM (GMT).
- Abhijit Muhurat in London on 17 December 2026 is from 11:40 AM to 12:12 PM (GMT).
- Panchak is in effect in London from 5:05 PM on 14 Dec to 10:28 AM on 19 Dec (GMT).
- The Moon in London on 17 December 2026 is in Meena (Pisces) until 10:28 AM on 19 Dec (GMT).
- The lunar month is Margashirsha (Amanta) and Margashirsha (Purnimanta), Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Thursday |
| Tithi | Shukla Ashtami until Shukla Navami until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Shukla Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Purva Bhadrapada until Uttara Bhadrapada until |
| Yoga | Vyatipata until Variyan until |
| Karana | Bava until Balava until Kaulava until |
| Moon sign | Meena (Pisces) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 7 h 51 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 16 h 10 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak |
Choghadiya in London
Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
Vrat, festivals and devotional texts
No tithi-based vrat from our list falls on 17 December 2026 in London.
Texts for this day
- Aarti: Om Jai Jagdish Hare Editorial link: Thursday is customarily dedicated to Vishnu.
Observance dates follow the stated tithi rule for this city; regional and sampradaya traditions can differ by a day.
Hindu calendar
| Lunar month (Amanta) | Margashirsha |
| Lunar month (Purnimanta) | Margashirsha |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the tithi in London on 17 December 2026?
- In London on 17 December 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Ashtami until 5:56 PM, then Shukla Navami until 5:44 PM on 18 Dec (GMT).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in London on 17 December 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in London on 17 December 2026 is from 12:55 PM to 1:54 PM (GMT). 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 London on 17 December 2026?
- The nakshatra in London on 17 December 2026 is Purva Bhadrapada until 10:00 AM, then Uttara Bhadrapada until 10:40 AM on 18 Dec (GMT).
- What is the shubh muhurat in London on 17 December 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in London on 17 December 2026 is from 11:40 AM to 12:12 PM (GMT). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Shubh 8:01 AM–9:00 AM, Labh 11:56 AM–12:55 PM, Amrit 12:55 PM–1:54 PM, Shubh 2:53 PM–3:51 PM (GMT).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in London on 17 December 2026?
- Sunrise in London on 17 December 2026 is at 8:01 AM and sunset is at 3:51 PM (GMT).
- Is there Panchak in London on 17 December 2026?
- Panchak is in effect in London from 5:05 PM on 14 Dec to 10:28 AM on 19 Dec (GMT).
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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 London at 51.5074° N, 0.1278° W. The Panchang day runs from local sunrise to the next sunrise; times are GMT (UTC+00:00) with seconds dropped. Methodology