Panchang Today in Melbourne: Thursday, 29 October 2026
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and shubh muhurat for Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. All times are UTC+11:00 (UTC+11:00) for 37.8136° S, 144.9631° E.
Melbourne Panchang at a glance
- In Melbourne on 29 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Tritiya until 6:37 AM, then Krishna Chaturthi until 3:40 AM on 30 Oct, then Krishna Panchami until 12:55 AM on 31 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- The nakshatra in Melbourne on 29 October 2026 is Rohini until 4:41 PM, then Mrigashira until 2:34 PM on 30 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- The yoga in Melbourne on 29 October 2026 is Variyan until 9:10 AM, then Parigha until 5:36 AM on 30 Oct, then Shiva until 2:11 AM on 31 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- The karana in Melbourne on 29 October 2026 is Vishti (Bhadra) until 6:37 AM, then Bava until 5:07 PM, then Balava until 3:40 AM on 30 Oct, then Kaulava until 2:16 PM on 30 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- Sunrise in Melbourne on 29 October 2026 is at 6:17 AM and sunset is at 7:51 PM (UTC+11:00).
- In Melbourne on 29 October 2026, moonrise is at 11:49 PM and moonset is at 7:56 AM (UTC+11:00).
- Rahu Kaal in Melbourne on 29 October 2026 is from 2:45 PM to 4:27 PM (UTC+11:00).
- Yamaganda in Melbourne on 29 October 2026 is from 6:17 AM to 7:58 AM (UTC+11:00).
- Gulika Kaal in Melbourne on 29 October 2026 is from 9:40 AM to 11:22 AM (UTC+11:00).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Melbourne on 29 October 2026 is from 12:37 PM to 1:31 PM (UTC+11:00).
- Panchak is not in effect in Melbourne on 29 October 2026.
- The Moon in Melbourne on 29 October 2026 is in Vrishabha (Taurus) until 3:36 AM on 30 Oct, then Mithuna (Gemini) until 10:16 PM on 31 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- The lunar month is Ashwin (Amanta) and Kartika (Purnimanta), Krishna Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Thursday |
| Tithi | Krishna Tritiya until Krishna Chaturthi until Krishna Panchami until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Krishna Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Rohini until Mrigashira until |
| Yoga | Variyan until Parigha until Shiva until |
| Karana | Vishti (Bhadra) until Bava until Balava until Kaulava until |
| Moon sign | Vrishabha (Taurus) until Mithuna (Gemini) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Tula (Libra) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 13 h 34 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 10 h 25 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak | Not in effect | |
Choghadiya in Melbourne
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
- Sankashti Chaturthi (tithi – ). Krishna Chaturthi prevails at moonrise.
Texts for this day
- Sankashti Chaturthi Source-backed: Ganesha Purana 1.59.13-14 and 1.59.30: Krishna chaturthi, moonrise arghya.
- Ganesh Aarti: Ganpati Ki Seva Mangal Meva Editorial link: the Ganesha aarti for a Ganesha observance.
- 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) | Ashwin |
| Lunar month (Purnimanta) | Kartika |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the tithi today in Melbourne?
- In Melbourne on 29 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Tritiya until 6:37 AM, then Krishna Chaturthi until 3:40 AM on 30 Oct, then Krishna Panchami until 12:55 AM on 31 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- What is Rahu Kaal today in Melbourne?
- Rahu Kaal in Melbourne on 29 October 2026 is from 2:45 PM to 4:27 PM (UTC+11:00). 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 today's nakshatra in Melbourne?
- The nakshatra in Melbourne on 29 October 2026 is Rohini until 4:41 PM, then Mrigashira until 2:34 PM on 30 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- What is the shubh muhurat today in Melbourne?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Melbourne on 29 October 2026 is from 12:37 PM to 1:31 PM (UTC+11:00). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Shubh 6:17 AM–7:58 AM, Labh 1:04 PM–2:45 PM, Amrit 2:45 PM–4:27 PM, Shubh 6:09 PM–7:51 PM (UTC+11:00).
- What time is sunrise and sunset today in Melbourne?
- Sunrise in Melbourne on 29 October 2026 is at 6:17 AM and sunset is at 7:51 PM (UTC+11:00).
- Is there Panchak today in Melbourne?
- Panchak is not in effect in Melbourne on 29 October 2026.
More Melbourne Panchang dates
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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 Melbourne at 37.8136° S, 144.9631° E. The Panchang day runs from local sunrise to the next sunrise; times are UTC+11:00 (UTC+11:00) with seconds dropped. Methodology