Melbourne Panchang for Friday, 9 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 9 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Chaturdashi until 3:06 AM on 10 Oct, then Amavasya until 2:50 AM on 11 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- The nakshatra in Melbourne on 9 October 2026 is Uttara Phalguni until 2:49 AM on 10 Oct, then Hasta until 3:12 AM on 11 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- The yoga in Melbourne on 9 October 2026 is Brahma until 4:50 AM on 10 Oct, then Indra until 3:32 AM on 11 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- The karana in Melbourne on 9 October 2026 is Vishti (Bhadra) until 3:23 PM, then Shakuni until 3:06 AM on 10 Oct, then Chatushpada until 2:54 PM on 10 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- Sunrise in Melbourne on 9 October 2026 is at 6:44 AM and sunset is at 7:31 PM (UTC+11:00).
- In Melbourne on 9 October 2026, moonrise is at 5:43 AM and moonset is at 6:08 PM (UTC+11:00).
- Rahu Kaal in Melbourne on 9 October 2026 is from 11:31 AM to 1:07 PM (UTC+11:00).
- Yamaganda in Melbourne on 9 October 2026 is from 4:19 PM to 5:55 PM (UTC+11:00).
- Gulika Kaal in Melbourne on 9 October 2026 is from 8:20 AM to 9:56 AM (UTC+11:00).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Melbourne on 9 October 2026 is from 12:42 PM to 1:33 PM (UTC+11:00).
- Panchak is not in effect in Melbourne on 9 October 2026.
- The Moon in Melbourne on 9 October 2026 is in Simha (Leo) until 8:48 AM, then Kanya (Virgo) until 3:34 PM on 11 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- The lunar month is Bhadrapada (Amanta) and Ashwin (Purnimanta), Krishna Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Friday |
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturdashi until Amavasya until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Krishna Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Phalguni until Hasta until |
| Yoga | Brahma until Indra until |
| Karana | Vishti (Bhadra) until Shakuni until Chatushpada until |
| Moon sign | Simha (Leo) until Kanya (Virgo) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Kanya (Virgo) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 12 h 47 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 11 h 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- Masik Shivaratri (tithi – ). Krishna Chaturdashi prevails at the middle of the night (Nishita).
- Amavasya (tithi – ). The Amavasya tithi is in effect during this Panchang day.
Texts for this day
- Maha Shivaratri Puja Source-backed: Shiva Purana 4.38.85: the Shivaratri vow may be kept every month.
- 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.
- Shivaratri Vrat Katha Editorial link: the Shivaratri story for the monthly Shivaratri.
Observance dates follow the stated tithi rule for this city; regional and sampradaya traditions can differ by a day.
Hindu calendar
| Lunar month (Amanta) | Bhadrapada |
| Lunar month (Purnimanta) | Ashwin |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the tithi in Melbourne on 9 October 2026?
- In Melbourne on 9 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Chaturdashi until 3:06 AM on 10 Oct, then Amavasya until 2:50 AM on 11 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Melbourne on 9 October 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Melbourne on 9 October 2026 is from 11:31 AM to 1:07 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 the nakshatra in Melbourne on 9 October 2026?
- The nakshatra in Melbourne on 9 October 2026 is Uttara Phalguni until 2:49 AM on 10 Oct, then Hasta until 3:12 AM on 11 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Melbourne on 9 October 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Melbourne on 9 October 2026 is from 12:42 PM to 1:33 PM (UTC+11:00). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Labh 8:20 AM–9:56 AM, Amrit 9:56 AM–11:31 AM, Shubh 1:07 PM–2:43 PM (UTC+11:00).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Melbourne on 9 October 2026?
- Sunrise in Melbourne on 9 October 2026 is at 6:44 AM and sunset is at 7:31 PM (UTC+11:00).
- Is there Panchak in Melbourne on 9 October 2026?
- Panchak is not in effect in Melbourne on 9 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