Riyadh Panchang for Thursday, 8 October 2026
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and shubh muhurat for Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia. All times are UTC+03:00 (UTC+03:00) for 24.7136° N, 46.6753° E.
Riyadh Panchang at a glance
- In Riyadh on 8 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Trayodashi until 7:46 PM, then Krishna Chaturdashi until 7:06 PM on 9 Oct (UTC+03:00).
- The nakshatra in Riyadh on 8 October 2026 is Purva Phalguni until 6:50 PM, then Uttara Phalguni until 6:49 PM on 9 Oct (UTC+03:00).
- The yoga in Riyadh on 8 October 2026 is Shukla until 10:28 PM, then Brahma until 8:50 PM on 9 Oct (UTC+03:00).
- The karana in Riyadh on 8 October 2026 is Gara until 8:14 AM, then Vanija until 7:46 PM, then Vishti (Bhadra) until 7:23 AM on 9 Oct (UTC+03:00).
- Sunrise in Riyadh on 8 October 2026 is at 5:48 AM and sunset is at 5:33 PM (UTC+03:00).
- In Riyadh on 8 October 2026, moonrise is at 3:29 AM and moonset is at 4:06 PM (UTC+03:00).
- Rahu Kaal in Riyadh on 8 October 2026 is from 1:08 PM to 2:37 PM (UTC+03:00).
- Yamaganda in Riyadh on 8 October 2026 is from 5:48 AM to 7:16 AM (UTC+03:00).
- Gulika Kaal in Riyadh on 8 October 2026 is from 8:44 AM to 10:12 AM (UTC+03:00).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Riyadh on 8 October 2026 is from 11:17 AM to 12:04 PM (UTC+03:00).
- Panchak is not in effect in Riyadh on 8 October 2026.
- The Moon in Riyadh on 8 October 2026 is in Simha (Leo) until 12:48 AM on 9 Oct, then Kanya (Virgo) until 9:48 PM on 10 Oct (UTC+03:00).
- The lunar month is Bhadrapada (Amanta) and Ashwin (Purnimanta), Krishna Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Thursday |
| Tithi | Krishna Trayodashi until Krishna Chaturdashi until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Krishna Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Purva Phalguni until Uttara Phalguni until |
| Yoga | Shukla until Brahma until |
| Karana | Gara until Vanija until Vishti (Bhadra) 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) | 11 h 45 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 12 h 15 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak | Not in effect | |
Choghadiya in Riyadh
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
- Pradosh Vrat (tithi – ). Trayodashi prevails at sunset, when Pradosh Kaal begins.
- Masik Shivaratri (tithi – ). Krishna Chaturdashi prevails at the middle of the night (Nishita).
Texts for this day
- Maha Shivaratri Puja Source-backed: Shiva Purana 4.38.85: the Shivaratri vow may be kept every month.
- Pradosh Vrat Source-backed: Skanda Purana 3.3.6.5.
- Pradosh Vrat Katha Source-backed: Skanda Purana 3.3.7.162: hear or recite this account at the end of the Pradosha worship.
- 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.
- Aarti: Om Jai Jagdish Hare Editorial link: Thursday is customarily dedicated to Vishnu.
- 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 Riyadh on 8 October 2026?
- In Riyadh on 8 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Trayodashi until 7:46 PM, then Krishna Chaturdashi until 7:06 PM on 9 Oct (UTC+03:00).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Riyadh on 8 October 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Riyadh on 8 October 2026 is from 1:08 PM to 2:37 PM (UTC+03:00). 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 Riyadh on 8 October 2026?
- The nakshatra in Riyadh on 8 October 2026 is Purva Phalguni until 6:50 PM, then Uttara Phalguni until 6:49 PM on 9 Oct (UTC+03:00).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Riyadh on 8 October 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Riyadh on 8 October 2026 is from 11:17 AM to 12:04 PM (UTC+03:00). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Shubh 5:48 AM–7:16 AM, Labh 11:40 AM–1:08 PM, Amrit 1:08 PM–2:37 PM, Shubh 4:05 PM–5:33 PM (UTC+03:00).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Riyadh on 8 October 2026?
- Sunrise in Riyadh on 8 October 2026 is at 5:48 AM and sunset is at 5:33 PM (UTC+03:00).
- Is there Panchak in Riyadh on 8 October 2026?
- Panchak is not in effect in Riyadh on 8 October 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 Riyadh at 24.7136° N, 46.6753° E. The Panchang day runs from local sunrise to the next sunrise; times are UTC+03:00 (UTC+03:00) with seconds dropped. Methodology