Chicago Panchang — 16 December 2026
What is aaj ka panchang in Chicago on 16 December 2026? Shukla Saptami, nakshatra Purva Bhadrapada. Rahu Kaal is 11:46 am – 12:54 pm. Abhijit muhurat and Choghadiya today follow sunrise in Chicago.
Aaj ka panchang for Chicago on 16 December 2026 shows Shukla Saptami and nakshatra Purva Bhadrapada. Times are calculated from local sunrise, so Abhijit muhurat, Choghadiya today, and Rahu Kaal differ from other cities. Rahu Kaal in Chicago is 11:46 am – 12:54 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 | 16 December 2026 (Wednesday) |
|---|---|
| City | Chicago |
| Tithi | Shukla Saptami until 11:16 am |
| Nakshatra | Purva Bhadrapada until 04:00 am |
| Yoga | Siddhi |
| Karana | Vanija |
| Sunrise | 07:12 am |
| Sunset | 04:20 pm |
| Rahu Kaal | 11:46 am – 12:54 pm |
| Yamaganda | 08:20 am – 09:29 am |
| Gulika Kaal | 10:37 am – 11:46 am |
| Lunar month | Margashirsha |
| Solar month | Dhanu |
पंचांग — Chicago
16 दिसंबर 2026 को Chicago का आज का पंचांग: तिथि शुक्ल सप्तमी, नक्षत्र पूर्वाभाद्रपद. राहु काल 11:46 am – 12:54 pm। अभिजित मुहूर्त और आज का चौघड़िया स्थानीय सूर्योदय पर आधारित हैं, इसलिए शहर बदलने पर मुहूर्त अलग होता है।
Upcoming observances in Chicago
- Sunday, December 20, 2026 — Gita Jayanti
- Sunday, December 20, 2026 — Mokshada Ekadashi
- Monday, December 21, 2026 — Pradosham (Shukla)
- Wednesday, December 23, 2026 — Annapurna Jayanti
- Wednesday, December 23, 2026 — Dattatreya Jayanti
- Wednesday, December 23, 2026 — Purnima
Dates follow this city’s sunrise and calendar tradition. Confirm with your local mandir.
Panchang questions
What is the tithi on 16 December 2026?
On 16 December 2026 the Chicago panchang shows Shukla Saptami. 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 16 December 2026 in Chicago is Purva Bhadrapada.
What is Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 16 December 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 16 December 2026 is 11:46 am – 12:54 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 15 December 2026 · Chicago panchang today · Chicago panchang 17 December 2026.
