Chicago Panchang — 18 August 2026
What is aaj ka panchang in Chicago on 18 August 2026? Shukla Shashthi, nakshatra Swati. Rahu Kaal is 04:20 pm – 06:03 pm. Abhijit muhurat and Choghadiya today follow sunrise in Chicago.
Aaj ka panchang for Chicago on 18 August 2026 shows Shukla Shashthi and nakshatra Swati. Times are calculated from local sunrise, so Abhijit muhurat, Choghadiya today, and Rahu Kaal differ from other cities. Rahu Kaal in Chicago is 04:20 pm – 06:03 pm — many families avoid starting new work in that window. Tithi is the lunar day; nakshatra is the moon’s constellation. Confirm festival and vrata dates with your local temple when amanta and purnimanta calendars disagree.
| Date | 18 August 2026 (Tuesday) |
|---|---|
| City | Chicago |
| Tithi | Shukla Shashthi until 07:20 am |
| Nakshatra | Swati until 08:16 pm |
| Yoga | Shukla |
| Karana | Taitila |
| Sunrise | 06:02 am |
| Sunset | 07:46 pm |
| Rahu Kaal | 04:20 pm – 06:03 pm |
| Yamaganda | 09:28 am – 11:11 am |
| Gulika Kaal | 12:54 pm – 02:37 pm |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:26 pm – 01:21 pm |
| Lunar month | Shravan |
| Solar month | Simha |
पंचांग — Chicago
18 अगस्त 2026 को Chicago का आज का पंचांग: तिथि शुक्ल षष्ठी, नक्षत्र स्वाति. राहु काल 04:20 pm – 06:03 pm। अभिजित मुहूर्त और आज का चौघड़िया स्थानीय सूर्योदय पर आधारित हैं, इसलिए शहर बदलने पर मुहूर्त अलग होता है।
Upcoming observances in Chicago
- Tuesday, August 18, 2026 — Kalki Jayanti
- Friday, August 21, 2026 — Varalakshmi Vratam
- Sunday, August 23, 2026 — Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
- Tuesday, August 25, 2026 — Pradosham (Shukla)
- Wednesday, August 26, 2026 — Onam (Thiruvonam)
- Thursday, August 27, 2026 — Gayatri Jayanti
Dates follow this city’s sunrise and calendar tradition. Confirm with your local mandir.
Panchang questions
What is the tithi on 18 August 2026?
On 18 August 2026 the Chicago panchang shows Shukla Shashthi. Tithi is the lunar day. Confirm with your local mandir if amanta and purnimanta calendars disagree.
What is today’s nakshatra in Chicago?
Nakshatra on 18 August 2026 in Chicago is Swati.
What is Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 18 August 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 18 August 2026 is 04:20 pm – 06:03 pm. Many families avoid starting new work in that window. Times follow local sunrise, so they differ by city.
Why does panchang change by city?
Panchang uses sunrise at your location. Tithi and nakshatra end times, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat therefore differ between Chicago and other cities.
Is the Chicago panchang a Hindu calendar?
Yes. Daily panchang for Chicago is the Hindu calendar for that city: tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise, and Rahu Kaal. Lunar month names (Chaitra through Phalguna, including Shravan and Kartika) follow the amanta or purnimanta tradition used in this state. Open Hindu lunar months on AllMandir for masa customs.
What is Abhijit muhurat and Choghadiya today in Chicago?
Abhijit muhurat and Choghadiya today for Chicago are on the Muhurat and Choghadiya tabs. South Indian panchang also lists Gulika Kaal and Yamagandam with Rahu Kaal.
Also see Chicago panchang 17 August 2026 · Chicago panchang today · Chicago panchang 19 August 2026.
