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London Panchang, Sunday 20 December 2026

On Sunday, 20 December 2026 in London, United Kingdom, the Sun rises at 08:03 AM and sets at 03:53 PM. The tithi at sunrise is Shukla Ekadashi, until 02:45 PM; the nakshatra is Ashwini until 09:26 AM, the yoga Shiva and the karana Vishti. Rahu Kaal is 02:54 PM to 03:53 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:42 AM to 12:14 PM. Observed on this day: Mokshada Ekadashi.

  • Mokshada Ekadashi

Times for London, United Kingdom

Sunday, 20 December 2026 · UTC+0 · Sunrise 08:03 AM · Sunset 03:53 PM

Panchang for Sunday, 20 December 2026

Calendar details

Sun and Moon

Sunrise08:03 AMUpper limb, with refraction
Sunset03:53 PMDay 7 h 50 min
Moonrise12:48 PM
Moonset05:00 AM, Dec 21
Moon signAriesMesha, until 01:06 PM, Dec 21
Sun signSagittariusDhanu

Hindu calendar

Vikram Samvat2083 Siddharthi
Shaka Samvat1948 Parabhava
Month (Purnimanta) · मासMargashirsha · मार्गशीर्ष
Paksha · पक्षShukla Paksha · शुक्ल पक्षuntil 01:28 AM, Dec 24
RituHemant (Pre-Winter)
AyanaDakshinayana
Day length19 ghati 34 palaNight 40 ghati 27 pala
Madhyahna11:58 AMLocal midday
Nishita11:58 PMLocal midnight

The day's 5 Panchang details

Each lasts until the time shown, then the next one begins. The bar shows how much of it had passed at sunrise.

  1. Tithi · तिथिShukla Ekadashiuntil 02:45 PMLunar day
  2. Vara · वारRavivaarSundayWeekday
  3. Nakshatra · नक्षत्रAshwini · pada 4until 09:26 AM · lord KetuMoon's star
  4. Yoga · योगShivauntil 11:37 PM · auspiciousSun–Moon combination
  5. Karana · करणVishtiuntil 02:45 PMHalf of a lunar day

Plan your day

Good times and times to avoid

Calculated from sunrise and sunset at this place.

Auspicious

For starting something new.

  • Brahma MuhuratThe night's 14th muhurta, just before sunrise; kept for prayer and study05:54 AM to 06:58 AM
  • Abhijit MuhuratAround local noon; auspicious for most beginnings11:42 AM to 12:14 PM
  • Amrit KaalFrom the day's nakshatra03:12 AM, Dec 21 to 04:41 AM, Dec 21

Avoid for new starts

Routine work is fine.

  • YamagandaRuled by Yama11:58 AM to 12:57 PM
  • Gulika KaalRuled by Gulika; actions begun now are said to repeat01:55 PM to 02:54 PM
  • Rahu KaalOne-eighth of daytime ruled by Rahu02:54 PM to 03:53 PM
  • VarjyamFrom the day's nakshatra06:19 PM to 07:48 PM

More checks for the day

Chandrashtama

For Kanya (Virgo) Moon sign, 10:28 AM, Dec 19 to 01:06 PM, Dec 21: the Moon is in their 8th sign.See it for your own chart →

Disha Shool

Travel west is traditionally avoided on Sundays. Customs and remedies vary by region.

Bhadra (Vishti)

03:48 AM to 02:45 PM: avoided for auspicious work.

Panchak and Gandmool

Gandmool (Ashwini) 10:28 AM, Dec 19 to 09:26 AM

Traditional guidance for the day

From classical muhurta rules for today's nakshatra, tithi, yoga and weekday, with the best window from today's timings. General guidance, not personalised.

  • Ashwini Kshipra (swift) nakshatra until 09:26 AM
  • Ekadashi Nanda tithi until 02:45 PM
  • Dwadashi Bhadra tithi from 02:45 PM
  • Shiva auspicious yoga until 11:37 PM
  • Sunday ruled by the Sun

Career

Favourable

A good day to begin work, apply or meet seniors.

Ashwini is a Kshipra (swift) nakshatra, which favours new work, applications and meetings; Ekadashi is a Nanda tithi, good for completing and beginning work; Vishti (Bhadra) karana is running at sunrise; Sunday is the Sun's day, linked with authority, government work and dealing with seniors.

Best time
Shubh 12:57 PM to 01:55 PM
Avoid
Rahu Kaal 02:54 PM to 03:53 PM

Money

Favourable

Good for buying, investing and opening accounts.

Ashwini is a Kshipra (swift) nakshatra, which favours purchases and investments; Ekadashi is a Nanda tithi, good for completing and beginning work; Vishti (Bhadra) karana is running at sunrise.

Best time
Labh 10:01 AM to 10:59 AM
Avoid
Gulika Kaal 01:55 PM to 02:54 PM

Travel

Neutral

Travel is fine in a good Choghadiya.

Ashwini is a Kshipra (swift) nakshatra, which favours journeys; Vishti (Bhadra) karana is running at sunrise; Disha Shool today is west: travel that way is traditionally avoided.

Best time
Chal 09:02 AM to 10:01 AM
Avoid
Heading west; Rahu Kaal 02:54 PM to 03:53 PM

Health

Favourable

Good for starting treatment, exercise or a new routine.

Ashwini is a Kshipra (swift) nakshatra, which favours starting treatment or a new routine; Sunday is the Sun's day, linked with vitality, morning sunlight and exercise.

Best time
Amrit 10:59 AM to 11:58 AM
Avoid
Rog 01:55 PM to 02:54 PM

Relationships

Neutral

Fine for everyday time together.

Ashwini is a Kshipra (swift) nakshatra, which suits trade, learning, medicine and quick tasks.

Best time
Shubh 12:57 PM to 01:55 PM
Avoid
Kaal 11:58 AM to 12:57 PM

Spirituality

Favourable

Good for prayer, fasting and charity.

Ashwini is a Kshipra (swift) nakshatra, which favours prayer, vows and charity; Ekadashi is traditionally a day for fasting, prayer and charity.

Best time
Brahma Muhurat 05:54 AM to 06:58 AM

Traditions differ by region and family; for an important start, check the Muhurat for your own chart.

Choghadiya

Day and night each split into eight parts. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good; Rog, Kaal and Udveg are avoided; Chal is neutral and suits travel.

Day · sunrise to sunset

  • Udveg avoid08:03 AM to 09:02 AM
  • Chal travel09:02 AM to 10:01 AM
  • Labh gain10:01 AM to 10:59 AM
  • Amrit excellent10:59 AM to 11:58 AM
  • Kaal avoid11:58 AM to 12:57 PM
  • Shubh good12:57 PM to 01:55 PM
  • Rog avoid01:55 PM to 02:54 PM
  • Udveg avoid02:54 PM to 03:53 PM

Night · sunset to next sunrise

  • Shubh good03:53 PM to 05:54 PM
  • Amrit excellent05:54 PM to 07:56 PM
  • Chal travel07:56 PM to 09:57 PM
  • Rog avoid09:57 PM to 11:58 PM
  • Kaal avoid11:58 PM to 02:00 AM, Dec 21
  • Labh gain02:00 AM, Dec 21 to 04:01 AM, Dec 21
  • Udveg avoid04:01 AM, Dec 21 to 06:02 AM, Dec 21
  • Shubh good06:02 AM, Dec 21 to 08:04 AM, Dec 21

Hora

Day and night each split into twelve planetary hours, starting with the weekday's lord at sunrise.

Day hora · sunrise to sunset
#PlanetFromToGood for
1Sun08:03 AM08:42 AMGovernment, authority, health
2Venus08:42 AM09:21 AMArt, romance, purchases
3Mercury09:21 AM10:01 AMStudy, trade, writing
4Moon10:01 AM10:40 AMTravel, family, public dealings
5Saturn10:40 AM11:19 AMSteady labour; avoid new starts
6Jupiter11:19 AM11:58 AMLearning, ceremonies, advice
7Mars11:58 AM12:37 PMCourage, property, sport
8Sun12:37 PM01:16 PMGovernment, authority, health
9Venus01:16 PM01:55 PMArt, romance, purchases
10Mercury01:55 PM02:35 PMStudy, trade, writing
11Moon02:35 PM03:14 PMTravel, family, public dealings
12Saturn03:14 PM03:53 PMSteady labour; avoid new starts
Night hora · sunset to next sunrise
#PlanetFromToGood for
13Jupiter03:53 PM05:14 PMLearning, ceremonies, advice
14Mars05:14 PM06:35 PMCourage, property, sport
15Sun06:35 PM07:56 PMGovernment, authority, health
16Venus07:56 PM09:17 PMArt, romance, purchases
17Mercury09:17 PM10:37 PMStudy, trade, writing
18Moon10:37 PM11:58 PMTravel, family, public dealings
19Saturn11:58 PM01:19 AMSteady labour; avoid new starts
20Jupiter01:19 AM02:40 AMLearning, ceremonies, advice
21Mars02:40 AM04:01 AMCourage, property, sport
22Sun04:01 AM05:22 AMGovernment, authority, health
23Venus05:22 AM06:43 AMArt, romance, purchases
24Mercury06:43 AM08:04 AMStudy, trade, writing

Purnimanta month convention for City of Westminster, Greater London, England, United Kingdom. The Hindu day runs sunrise to sunrise, so a Tithi or Nakshatra ending “after midnight” still belongs to this day. Sidereal positions use the Lahiri ayanamsa; other almanacs can differ by a few minutes. Methodology

London calendar and upcoming festivals

London Panchang for the following days

City data © GeoNames. Times for London, United Kingdom, in Europe/London.

Why London has its own Panchang

Rahu Kaal, Abhijit Muhurat, Choghadiya and Hora are fractions of the local day, so they move with sunrise and sunset. London sits at 51.51°N, 0.13°W, 25 m above sea level, in the Europe/London time zone.

Tithi and Nakshatra end at the same instant everywhere, but the local clock time differs, and the Tithi at London's own sunrise decides which date a festival or vrat falls on here.

Questions

What is the tithi in London on 20 December 2026?

Shukla Ekadashi is the tithi at sunrise (08:03 AM) in London and lasts until 02:45 PM. The tithi at sunrise names the day.

What is the nakshatra in London on 20 December 2026?

Ashwini (pada 4), until 09:26 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in London on 20 December 2026?

Sunrise is at 08:03 AM and sunset at 03:53 PM, local time, for London's own coordinates.

When is Rahu Kaal in London on 20 December 2026?

02:54 PM to 03:53 PM. Rahu Kaal is one-eighth of the daytime, so it moves with London's sunrise and sunset.

When is Abhijit Muhurat in London on 20 December 2026?

11:42 AM to 12:14 PM: the eighth of fifteen daytime muhurtas, around local noon, auspicious for most beginnings.

When is Brahma Muhurat in London on 20 December 2026?

05:54 AM to 06:58 AM: the 14th of the night's 15 muhurtas, ending one muhurta (about 48 minutes) before sunrise, traditionally kept for prayer and study.

What time is moonrise in London on 20 December 2026?

The Moon rises at 12:48 PM and sets at 05:00 AM, Dec 21.

Which festivals and vrats fall on 20 December 2026 in London?

Mokshada Ekadashi, by London's sunrise and moonrise.

Is 20 December 2026 a good day to start something new in London?

A good day to begin work, apply or meet seniors. Best window: Shubh 12:57 PM to 01:55 PM. Avoid Rahu Kaal, 02:54 PM to 03:53 PM.

Who has Chandrashtama on 20 December 2026?

People with Kanya (Virgo) Moon sign, 10:28 AM, Dec 19 to 01:06 PM, Dec 21: the Moon is in their 8th sign.

What is a Panchang?

A Panchang is the Hindu almanac. For each day it gives five details (panch anga, "five parts"): Tithi (lunar day), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (the Moon's lunar mansion), Yoga (a Sun–Moon combination) and Karana (half a Tithi), along with sunrise-based timings used to choose a Muhurat.

What is Rahu Kaal?

Rahu Kaal is one-eighth of the daytime (sunrise to sunset), assigned to Rahu by weekday. Traditionally people avoid starting new ventures, signing agreements or beginning journeys in it. Because it depends on local sunrise and sunset, it differs from city to city and day to day.

Why does the Tithi change in the middle of the day?

A Tithi is the time the Moon takes to gain 12° on the Sun, so it can end at any hour. By convention the Tithi prevailing at sunrise names the day, which is why a festival can fall on a different civil date in different places.