How is panchang for Washington DC different from other cities?

Panchang values like Tithi, Nakshatra, and Yoga are based on astronomical positions of the Sun and Moon — these change with location and time. Sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kalam, and Abhijit Muhurat are most location-sensitive. For accurate muhurat planning in Washington DC, always use a panchang calculated for your city's coordinates.

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Today's Panchang for Washington DC

Q: What is today's tithi in Washington DC?

Today's tithi for Washington DC, DC, USA is Chaturdashi. Tithi is the lunar day calculated from the Sun-Moon angular distance and varies slightly by location.

Q: What is the Rahu Kalam time in Washington DC today?

Rahu Kalam is a 90-minute inauspicious window each day. For Washington DC, DC, USA, it is calculated based on local sunrise and sunset. Today's Rahu Kalam window is shown on this page in your local time.

Thursday, April 30, 2026

All times in America/New_York local time

Five Elements of Panchang

Tithi

Chaturdashi

Nakshatra

Chitra

Yoga

Vajra

Karana

Vanija

Vaara (Day)

Guruvara (Thursday)

Sun Timings & Muhurat

🌅 Sunrise 06:11

🌇 Sunset 19:59

✨ Abhijit Muhurat (most auspicious) 12:41 – 13:29

⚠️ Rahu Kalam (avoid important activities) 16:32 – 18:15

About Today's Panchang for Washington DC

The panchang shown above is calculated specifically for Washington DC, DC (USA) using its precise coordinates (38.9072, -77.0369) and local timezone (America/New_York). Sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kalam, Abhijit Muhurat, and other inauspicious periods are sensitive to your location — a panchang for Washington DC differs from one for any other city.

Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Karana are based on the astronomical positions of the Sun and Moon and apply universally — but the exact times these elements transition vary by your local clock. The values you see here are the elements active at sunrise in Washington DC.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Panchang for Washington DC

What is today's tithi in Washington DC?

Today's tithi for Washington DC is shown above on this page (currently Chaturdashi). Tithi is the lunar day calculated from the angular distance between the Sun and Moon.

What is the Rahu Kalam time in Washington DC today?

Rahu Kalam is a 90-minute inauspicious window calculated based on local sunrise and sunset. For Washington DC, today's Rahu Kalam window is shown above. Most Hindus avoid starting important activities during this window.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Washington DC today?

Sunrise and sunset times for Washington DC are calculated from the city's coordinates (38.9072, -77.0369) and shown in America/New_York local time on this page.

How is panchang different in Washington DC vs other cities?

Panchang elements like Tithi, Nakshatra, and Yoga are universal at any moment, but the exact transition times — and especially location-dependent windows like Rahu Kalam, Abhijit Muhurat, and sunrise/sunset — change based on your geographical coordinates. Always use a panchang calculated specifically for your city.

Why does the panchang change daily?

The Moon transits through one Nakshatra approximately every 24 hours, and the Tithi changes as the Sun-Moon angular relationship evolves. Each day's panchang reflects the unique cosmic configuration for that day. Auspicious windows like Abhijit Muhurat and inauspicious ones like Rahu Kalam shift slightly each day with sunrise/sunset.

Today's Panchang for Washington DC

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