Melbourne Panchang for Sunday, 20 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 20 December 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Ekadashi until 1:45 AM on 21 Dec, then Shukla Dwadashi until 11:06 PM on 21 Dec (UTC+11:00).
- The nakshatra in Melbourne on 20 December 2026 is Ashwini until 8:25 PM, then Bharani until 6:39 PM on 21 Dec (UTC+11:00).
- The yoga in Melbourne on 20 December 2026 is Parigha until 1:40 PM, then Shiva until 10:37 AM on 21 Dec (UTC+11:00).
- The karana in Melbourne on 20 December 2026 is Vanija until 2:48 PM, then Vishti (Bhadra) until 1:45 AM on 21 Dec, then Bava until 12:30 PM on 21 Dec (UTC+11:00).
- Sunrise in Melbourne on 20 December 2026 is at 5:53 AM and sunset is at 8:41 PM (UTC+11:00).
- In Melbourne on 20 December 2026, moonrise is at 4:28 PM and moonset is at 2:12 AM (UTC+11:00).
- Rahu Kaal in Melbourne on 20 December 2026 is from 6:50 PM to 8:41 PM (UTC+11:00).
- Yamaganda in Melbourne on 20 December 2026 is from 1:17 PM to 3:08 PM (UTC+11:00).
- Gulika Kaal in Melbourne on 20 December 2026 is from 4:59 PM to 6:50 PM (UTC+11:00).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Melbourne on 20 December 2026 is from 12:47 PM to 1:47 PM (UTC+11:00).
- Panchak is not in effect in Melbourne on 20 December 2026.
- The Moon in Melbourne on 20 December 2026 is in Mesha (Aries) until 12:06 AM on 22 Dec (UTC+11:00).
- The lunar month is Margashirsha (Amanta) and Margashirsha (Purnimanta), Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Sunday |
| Tithi | Shukla Ekadashi until Shukla Dwadashi until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Shukla Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Ashwini until Bharani until |
| Yoga | Parigha until Shiva until |
| Karana | Vanija until Vishti (Bhadra) until Bava until |
| Moon sign | Mesha (Aries) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 14 h 47 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 9 h 13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
Vrat, festivals and devotional texts
- Ekadashi Vrat (tithi – ). Ekadashi prevails at sunrise (Smarta rule; Vaishnava observance can fall a day later).
Texts for this day
- Ekadashi Vrat Source-backed: Narada Purana 1.23.3-4.
- Gayatri Mantra Editorial link: the verse addresses Savitr, the solar deity; Sunday is the Sun's weekday.
- Aarti: Om Jai Jagdish Hare Editorial link: the Vishnu aarti for a Vishnu 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) | Margashirsha |
| Lunar month (Purnimanta) | Margashirsha |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the tithi in Melbourne on 20 December 2026?
- In Melbourne on 20 December 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Ekadashi until 1:45 AM on 21 Dec, then Shukla Dwadashi until 11:06 PM on 21 Dec (UTC+11:00).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Melbourne on 20 December 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Melbourne on 20 December 2026 is from 6:50 PM to 8:41 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 20 December 2026?
- The nakshatra in Melbourne on 20 December 2026 is Ashwini until 8:25 PM, then Bharani until 6:39 PM on 21 Dec (UTC+11:00).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Melbourne on 20 December 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Melbourne on 20 December 2026 is from 12:47 PM to 1:47 PM (UTC+11:00). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Labh 9:35 AM–11:26 AM, Amrit 11:26 AM–1:17 PM, Shubh 3:08 PM–4:59 PM (UTC+11:00).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Melbourne on 20 December 2026?
- Sunrise in Melbourne on 20 December 2026 is at 5:53 AM and sunset is at 8:41 PM (UTC+11:00).
- Is there Panchak in Melbourne on 20 December 2026?
- Panchak is not in effect in Melbourne on 20 December 2026.
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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