At sunrise
Tithi
Shukla Trayodashi
Ends Wed, 26 Aug · 8:00 AM
“Today’s tithi” follows the sunrise convention used in most Hindu almanacs.
Tithi on 26 August 2026
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Hindu lunar day (tithi) at local sunrise — with paksha, end time, and companion panchang. Primary reading for New Delhi — see other cities.
Tithi for New Delhi
Nakshatra
Sravana
Lunar mansion current at sunrise.
Yoga & Karana
- Yoga: Saubhagya
- Karana: Taitila
Companion panchang elements for the same sunrise reading.
Sunrise 5:56 AM Sunset 6:49 PM Tithi is assigned at sunrise for this location.
Sunrise tithi by city on 26 August 2026
Near a tithi transition, cities can briefly disagree. Abroad, the local calendar date and sunrise can produce a different “today’s tithi” than India.
Today’s tithi in major Indian cities
Tithi at local sunrise for major metros. Near a tithi change, neighbouring cities can differ by a few minutes or even show the previous or next tithi.
| City | Tithi | Paksha | Ends | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi Delhi | Trayodashi | Shukla | 8:00 AM | Sravana |
| Mumbai Maharashtra | Trayodashi | Shukla | 8:00 AM | Sravana |
| Bengaluru Karnataka | Trayodashi | Shukla | 8:00 AM | Sravana |
| Chennai Tamil Nadu | Trayodashi | Shukla | 8:00 AM | Sravana |
| Hyderabad Telangana | Trayodashi | Shukla | 8:00 AM | Sravana |
| Kolkata West Bengal | Trayodashi | Shukla | 8:00 AM | Sravana |
| Ahmedabad Gujarat | Trayodashi | Shukla | 8:00 AM | Sravana |
| Jaipur Rajasthan | Trayodashi | Shukla | 8:00 AM | Sravana |
| Pune Maharashtra | Trayodashi | Shukla | 8:00 AM | Sravana |
| Kochi Kerala | Trayodashi | Shukla | 8:00 AM | Sravana |
| Lucknow Uttar Pradesh | Trayodashi | Shukla | 8:00 AM | Sravana |
| Varanasi Uttar Pradesh | Trayodashi | Shukla | 8:00 AM | Sravana |
Tithi for cities outside India
Because tithi is read at local sunrise, the same UTC moment can fall on a different calendar date abroad. Always check your city’s sunrise tithi — not the Indian one shifted by a few hours.
| City | Tithi | Paksha | Ends | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York United States | Chaturdashi | Shukla | 11:39 PM | Sravana |
| Edison, NJ United States | Chaturdashi | Shukla | 11:39 PM | Sravana |
| Chicago United States | Chaturdashi | Shukla | 10:39 PM | Sravana |
| San Francisco United States | Chaturdashi | Shukla | 8:39 PM | Sravana |
| Toronto Canada | Chaturdashi | Shukla | 11:39 PM | Sravana |
| London United Kingdom | Chaturdashi | Shukla | 12:00 AM | Sravana |
| Dubai United Arab Emirates | Trayodashi | Shukla | 6:29 AM | Sravana |
| Singapore Singapore | Trayodashi | Shukla | 10:29 AM | Sravana |
| Kuala Lumpur Malaysia | Trayodashi | Shukla | 10:29 AM | Sravana |
| Sydney Australia | Trayodashi | Shukla | 12:29 PM | Sravana |
What is tithi?
Tithi is the lunar day of the Hindu calendar. It is not a fixed 24-hour clock day. It is measured by how far the Moon has moved away from the Sun: every 12° of separation is one tithi. A full lunar month therefore has thirty tithis — fifteen while the Moon is waxing (Shukla paksha) and fifteen while it is waning (Krishna paksha).
Almanacs almost always answer “what is today’s tithi?” with the tithi that is running at local sunrise. That is why this page keys every city to its own sunrise, and why places on different longitudes can briefly disagree when a tithi is changing.
How is tithi calculated?
Astronomically, tithi = (longitude of Moon − longitude of Sun) ÷ 12°. When the difference is 0° you are at Amavasya (new moon); at 180° you are at Purnima (full moon). Because the Moon’s speed varies, a tithi can last roughly 19–26 hours. That is also why some civil mornings inherit the previous day’s tithi, and why a tithi can occasionally be skipped between two sunrises.
The thirty tithis
| # | Name | Paksha | Traditional deity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pratipada | Shukla | Agni |
| 2 | Dwitiya | Shukla | Brahma |
| 3 | Tritiya | Shukla | Gauri |
| 4 | Chaturthi | Shukla | Ganesha |
| 5 | Panchami | Shukla | Naga |
| 6 | Shashthi | Shukla | Kartikeya |
| 7 | Saptami | Shukla | Surya |
| 8 | Ashtami | Shukla | Rudra |
| 9 | Navami | Shukla | Durga |
| 10 | Dashami | Shukla | Yama |
| 11 | Ekadashi | Shukla | Vishnu |
| 12 | Dwadashi | Shukla | Vishnu |
| 13 | Trayodashi | Shukla | Kamadeva |
| 14 | Chaturdashi | Shukla | Shiva |
| 15 | Purnima | Shukla | Chandra |
| 1 | Pratipada | Krishna | Agni |
| 2 | Dwitiya | Krishna | Brahma |
| 3 | Tritiya | Krishna | Gauri |
| 4 | Chaturthi | Krishna | Ganesha |
| 5 | Panchami | Krishna | Naga |
| 6 | Shashthi | Krishna | Kartikeya |
| 7 | Saptami | Krishna | Surya |
| 8 | Ashtami | Krishna | Rudra |
| 9 | Navami | Krishna | Durga |
| 10 | Dashami | Krishna | Yama |
| 11 | Ekadashi | Krishna | Vishnu |
| 12 | Dwadashi | Krishna | Vishnu |
| 13 | Trayodashi | Krishna | Kamadeva |
| 14 | Chaturdashi | Krishna | Shiva |
| 15 | Amavasya | Krishna | Pitrs |
Deity associations follow common Puranic lists used in festival and vrat calendars; regional traditions may vary.
Why tithi matters
Festivals, vrats, and many samskaras are scheduled by tithi rather than by the civil date. Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Chaturthi, and Ashtami are among the most widely watched. Matching the correct sunrise tithi for your city is therefore more useful than copying a pan-India “today” graphic from social media.
For muhurta (electional timing), astrologers often combine tithi with weekday, nakshatra, yoga, and karana — which is why this page also surfaces those companion fields for the primary city.
Common questions about tithi
What is tithi?
Tithi is a lunar day in the Hindu calendar. It is measured by the Moon’s angular distance from the Sun — each 12° of separation is one tithi. A lunar month has 30 tithis: 15 in the bright fortnight (Shukla paksha) and 15 in the dark fortnight (Krishna paksha).
How is today’s tithi decided?
Most almanacs take the tithi that is current at local sunrise as “today’s tithi.” Because sunrise differs by city, neighbouring places can briefly disagree when a tithi is changing. This page follows the sunrise convention for each city.
Is tithi the same everywhere in the world?
The Moon–Sun angle is the same globally at a given moment, but “today’s tithi” depends on local sunrise and the local calendar date. New York, London, and Delhi can therefore show different sunrise tithis on what looks like the same civil date.
What is the difference between Shukla and Krishna paksha?
Shukla paksha is the waxing fortnight from Amavasya to Purnima (bright half). Krishna paksha is the waning fortnight from Purnima to Amavasya (dark half). Festival calendars and vrats are tied to both the tithi name and its paksha.
Why does a tithi sometimes span two calendar days — or skip a day?
A tithi lasts about 19–26 hours, not exactly 24. When it ends after sunrise the next day, the same tithi covers two civil mornings (adhika). When it starts and ends between two sunrises, a civil morning can skip it (kshaya). That is normal lunar-calendar behaviour.
Which tithis are especially important?
Ekadashi is widely observed as a Vishnu vrat. Purnima and Amavasya bookend the fortnights and host many festivals. Chaturthi is linked with Ganesha, Ashtami with Durga and Krishna Janmashtami, and Navami with Rama Navami — among many regional observances.
Tithi for the coming days
Sunrise tithi is computed from Vedic astronomical ephemeris for each city. Printed regional panchangs can differ by a few minutes depending on ayanamsa and sunrise convention — confirm with your family or temple tradition for ceremonies and vrats.