Melbourne Panchang for Wednesday, 16 December 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 16 December 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Saptami until 4:16 AM on 17 Dec, then Shukla Ashtami until 4:56 AM on 18 Dec (UTC+11:00).
- The nakshatra in Melbourne on 16 December 2026 is Shatabhisha until 7:32 PM, then Purva Bhadrapada until 9:00 PM on 17 Dec (UTC+11:00).
- The yoga in Melbourne on 16 December 2026 is Vajra until 7:16 PM, then Siddhi until 6:51 PM on 17 Dec (UTC+11:00).
- The karana in Melbourne on 16 December 2026 is Gara until 3:38 PM, then Vanija until 4:16 AM on 17 Dec, then Vishti (Bhadra) until 4:42 PM on 17 Dec (UTC+11:00).
- Sunrise in Melbourne on 16 December 2026 is at 5:52 AM and sunset is at 8:38 PM (UTC+11:00).
- In Melbourne on 16 December 2026, moonrise is at 12:07 PM and moonset is at 12:34 AM (UTC+11:00).
- Rahu Kaal in Melbourne on 16 December 2026 is from 1:15 PM to 3:06 PM (UTC+11:00).
- Yamaganda in Melbourne on 16 December 2026 is from 7:43 AM to 9:34 AM (UTC+11:00).
- Gulika Kaal in Melbourne on 16 December 2026 is from 11:24 AM to 1:15 PM (UTC+11:00).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Melbourne on 16 December 2026 is from 12:46 PM to 1:45 PM (UTC+11:00). It is traditionally not used on Wednesdays.
- Panchak is in effect in Melbourne from 4:05 AM on 15 Dec to 9:28 PM on 19 Dec (UTC+11:00).
- The Moon in Melbourne on 16 December 2026 is in Kumbha (Aquarius) until 2:43 PM on 17 Dec (UTC+11:00).
- The lunar month is Margashirsha (Amanta) and Margashirsha (Purnimanta), Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Wednesday |
| Tithi | Shukla Saptami until Shukla Ashtami until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Shukla Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha until Purva Bhadrapada until |
| Yoga | Vajra until Siddhi until |
| Karana | Gara until Vanija until Vishti (Bhadra) until |
| Moon sign | Kumbha (Aquarius) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 14 h 46 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 9 h 14 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak |
Choghadiya in Melbourne
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
- Dhanu Sankranti at . The Sun enters a new sidereal sign during this Panchang day.
Texts for this day
- Ganesh Aarti: Ganpati Ki Seva Mangal Meva Editorial link: Wednesday is customarily dedicated to Ganesha.
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 Melbourne on 16 December 2026?
- In Melbourne on 16 December 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Saptami until 4:16 AM on 17 Dec, then Shukla Ashtami until 4:56 AM on 18 Dec (UTC+11:00).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Melbourne on 16 December 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Melbourne on 16 December 2026 is from 1:15 PM to 3:06 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 16 December 2026?
- The nakshatra in Melbourne on 16 December 2026 is Shatabhisha until 7:32 PM, then Purva Bhadrapada until 9:00 PM on 17 Dec (UTC+11:00).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Melbourne on 16 December 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Melbourne on 16 December 2026 is from 12:46 PM to 1:45 PM (UTC+11:00). It is traditionally not used on Wednesdays. Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Labh 5:52 AM–7:43 AM, Amrit 7:43 AM–9:34 AM, Shubh 11:24 AM–1:15 PM, Labh 6:47 PM–8:38 PM (UTC+11:00).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Melbourne on 16 December 2026?
- Sunrise in Melbourne on 16 December 2026 is at 5:52 AM and sunset is at 8:38 PM (UTC+11:00).
- Is there Panchak in Melbourne on 16 December 2026?
- Panchak is in effect in Melbourne from 4:05 AM on 15 Dec to 9:28 PM on 19 Dec (UTC+11:00).
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