Kolkata Panchang Today — कोलकाता
West Bengal · 22.5726°N, 88.3639°E · IST (UTC+5:30)
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About Kolkata Panchang
Kolkata (Calcutta) is the cultural and intellectual capital of Bengal, with one of India's most vibrant Panchang traditions. Bengali Hindus follow the Bengali Panjika (Panchang), which uses the Vishuddha Siddhanta astronomical system — slightly different from standard Drik Panchang. Durga Puja (Navaratri), the greatest festival in Kolkata, relies entirely on Panchang-determined Shadashti, Saptami, Ashtami, and Navami timings. At 88.36°E, Kolkata's sunrise is about 45 minutes earlier than Delhi — the largest time shift among India's major cities — making Kolkata Rahu Kaal and Abhijit Muhurta significantly earlier than any North Indian equivalent.
Why Location Matters for Panchang
All Panchang time divisions — Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya, Hora, and Abhijit Muhurta — are calculated from the local sunrise at your exact coordinates. Kolkata is located at 22.57°N latitude and 88.36°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Kolkata residents.
Rahu Kaal (the inauspicious period associated with Rahu) lasts approximately 90 minutes each day, with its timing varying by day of the week. For Kolkata, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 45 minutes due to longitude difference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Rahu Kaal in Kolkata?
Rahu Kaal in Kolkata is calculated from today's local sunrise at 22.57°N, 88.36°E. It varies daily by day of the week — on Monday it falls in the 2nd period, on Saturday in the 3rd period. See the live calculator above for today's exact time.
Why does Kolkata Panchang differ from other cities?
Kolkata is at 88.36°E longitude. Since all Panchang time divisions are calculated from local sunrise, the difference in longitude from a reference city like Delhi (77.21°E) shifts all time-based Panchang values by approximately 45 minutes.
How accurate is Kolkata Panchang on StarMeet?
StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (22.5726°N, 88.3639°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.