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Panchang today in Leicester: choghadiya, Rahu kaal and tithi
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Leicester has one of the highest shares of Indian origin residents of any UK city and is known for its Diwali lights. This page gives the full daily panchang worked out for Leicester itself, so you do not have to convert an Indian timing or guess the daylight saving change.
Panchang for Leicester, Saturday, 3 October 2026
| Element | Today in Leicester |
|---|---|
| Vaar (weekday) | Saturday |
| Tithi at sunrise | Ashtami · Krishna Paksha |
| Tithi ends | Sun 4 Oct, 1:22 AM |
| Nakshatra | Ardra |
| Yoga | Variyana |
| Moon sign | Mithun (Gemini) |
| Sunrise | 7:09 AM |
| Sunset | 6:37 PM |
| Moonrise | 10:43 PM |
| Moonset | 3:49 PM |
| Day length | 11h 28m |
| Time zone offset | UTC+1 |
Rahu kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Abhijit in Leicester
| Period | Start | End | Traditional reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahu kaal | 10:01 AM | 11:27 AM | Avoided for new starts |
| Yamaganda | 2:19 PM | 3:45 PM | Avoided for new starts |
| Gulika kaal | 7:09 AM | 8:35 AM | Avoided for new starts in many traditions |
| Abhijit muhurat | 12:30 PM | 1:16 PM | Favoured midday window |
Day choghadiya in Leicester
| Choghadiya | Start | End | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaal | 7:09 AM | 8:35 AM | Avoid |
| Shubh | 8:35 AM | 10:01 AM | Good |
| Rog | 10:01 AM | 11:27 AM | Avoid |
| Udveg | 11:27 AM | 12:53 PM | Avoid |
| Char | 12:53 PM | 2:19 PM | Good |
| Labh | 2:19 PM | 3:45 PM | Good |
| Amrit | 3:45 PM | 5:11 PM | Good |
| Kaal | 5:11 PM | 6:37 PM | Avoid |
Night choghadiya in Leicester
| Choghadiya | Start | End | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labh | 6:37 PM | 8:11 PM | Good |
| Udveg | 8:11 PM | 9:45 PM | Avoid |
| Shubh | 9:45 PM | 11:19 PM | Good |
| Amrit | 11:19 PM | 12:53 AM | Good |
| Char | 12:53 AM | 2:28 AM | Good |
| Rog | 2:28 AM | 4:02 AM | Avoid |
| Kaal | 4:02 AM | 5:36 AM | Avoid |
| Labh | 5:36 AM | 7:10 AM | Good |
Next 7 days in Leicester
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Tithi | Nakshatra | Rahu kaal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 3 October | 7:09 AM | 6:37 PM | Ashtami | Ardra | 10:01 AM to 11:27 AM |
| Sunday, 4 October | 7:10 AM | 6:34 PM | Navami | Punarvasu | 5:09 PM to 6:34 PM |
| Monday, 5 October | 7:12 AM | 6:32 PM | Dashami | Pushya | 8:37 AM to 10:02 AM |
| Tuesday, 6 October | 7:14 AM | 6:30 PM | Ekadashi | Ashlesha | 3:41 PM to 5:05 PM |
| Wednesday, 7 October | 7:16 AM | 6:27 PM | Dwadashi | Magha | 12:51 PM to 2:15 PM |
| Thursday, 8 October | 7:17 AM | 6:25 PM | Trayodashi | Purva Phalguni | 2:15 PM to 3:38 PM |
| Friday, 9 October | 7:19 AM | 6:23 PM | Chaturdashi | Uttara Phalguni | 11:28 AM to 12:51 PM |
Leicester time compared with India
Today Delhi sees sunrise at 6:15 AM IST and Leicester at 7:09 AM local time. Delhi's Rahu kaal is 9:12 AM to 10:41 AM IST, while Leicester's is 10:01 AM to 11:27 AM local time. The two are not a simple time zone shift of each other, because each is one eighth of that city's own day.
- Leicester uses UK time (GMT / BST); today that is UTC+1 against India's UTC+5:30.
- Latitude 52.64 and longitude -1.14 decide local sunrise and sunset.
- The tithi and nakshatra change at the same instant worldwide, so they can change on a different local date.
How sunrise and Rahu kaal change through the year in Leicester
The UK is at a high latitude and follows British Summer Time from late March to late October. A summer day in London is more than 16 hours long, a winter day under 8, so Rahu kaal can be twice as long in June as in December.
That is the main reason an Indian panchang cannot simply be shifted by the time difference. Every slot here is worked out from London, Leicester or Birmingham's own sunrise and sunset.
| Day | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Each choghadiya / Rahu kaal | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 2026-03-20 | 6:07 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 10m | 91 min | UTC+0 |
| June solstice | 2026-06-21 | 4:40 AM | 9:32 PM | 16h 52m | 126 min | UTC+1 |
| September equinox | 2026-09-22 | 6:50 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 13m | 92 min | UTC+1 |
| December solstice | 2026-12-21 | 8:13 AM | 3:51 PM | 7h 38m | 57 min | UTC+0 |
In Leicester, one daytime choghadiya or Rahu kaal ranges from 126 min to 92 min across these four dates.
Upcoming Hindu festivals in Leicester
The festival tithi in Leicester local time, and the sky time that decides the ritual on the India date. Open a festival for the full guide.
| Festival | Tithi begins | Tithi ends | Key time on the India date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharad Navratri 2026 | Sat 10 Oct, 4:50 PM | Sun 11 Oct, 5:02 PM | Sunrise 7:23 AM |
| Dussehra 2026 | Tue 20 Oct, 8:21 AM | Wed 21 Oct, 9:42 AM | Sunset 5:58 PM |
| Karwa Chauth 2026 | Wed 28 Oct, 7:37 PM | Thu 29 Oct, 4:41 PM | Moonrise 6:17 PM |
| Ahoi Ashtami 2026 | Sun 1 Nov, 9:22 AM | Mon 2 Nov, 7:41 AM | Sunset 4:34 PM |
| Dhanteras 2026 | Fri 6 Nov, 5:01 AM | Sat 7 Nov, 5:18 AM | Sunset 4:25 PM |
| Diwali 2026 | Sun 8 Nov, 5:58 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 7:02 AM | Sunset 4:21 PM |
| Govardhan Puja 2026 | Mon 9 Nov, 7:02 AM | Tue 10 Nov, 8:31 AM | Sunrise 7:17 AM |
| Bhai Dooj 2026 | Tue 10 Nov, 8:31 AM | Wed 11 Nov, 10:24 AM | Sunrise 7:19 AM |
| Chhath Puja 2026 | Sat 14 Nov, 5:55 PM | Sun 15 Nov, 8:32 PM | Sunset 4:10 PM |
| Holi 2027 | Sun 21 Mar, 12:52 PM | Mon 22 Mar, 10:44 AM | Sunset 6:20 PM |
| Teej 2027 | Wed 4 Aug, 3:50 AM | Thu 5 Aug, 12:39 AM | Sunrise 5:28 AM |
- Sharad Navratri 2026 in Leicester
- Dussehra 2026 in Leicester
- Karwa Chauth 2026 in Leicester
- Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Leicester
- Dhanteras 2026 in Leicester
- Diwali 2026 in Leicester
- Govardhan Puja 2026 in Leicester
- Bhai Dooj 2026 in Leicester
- Chhath Puja 2026 in Leicester
- Holi 2027 in Leicester
- Teej 2027 in Leicester
What the panchang tells you
The five limbs
Panchang means five limbs: vaar (weekday), tithi (lunar day), nakshatra (the Moon's star), yoga (a Sun Moon combination) and karana (half a tithi). Families read them at local sunrise to plan puja, fasts and functions.
Choghadiya
The day and the night are each split into eight equal slots named Amrit, Shubh, Labh, Char, Udveg, Kaal and Rog. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are favoured, Char suits travel, and the other three are avoided for new beginnings. Gujarati and Rajasthani families use choghadiya the most, for shop openings, travel and buying gold.
Rahu kaal
One eighth of the daytime, at a fixed position for each weekday, is Rahu kaal. South Indian families especially avoid starting anything new in it. Because it is a fraction of the local day, it changes length with the season, which is why Leicester needs its own timing.
- Pick your date above.
- Check Rahu kaal and avoid it for a new start.
- Choose a good choghadiya or Abhijit for the important task.
- For weddings and griha pravesh, confirm with your purohit.
Panchang Leicester: questions
What is Rahu kaal today in Leicester?
On Saturday, 3 October 2026, Rahu kaal in Leicester is from 10:01 AM to 11:27 AM local time.
What is today's choghadiya in Leicester?
The good day slots today are Shubh 8:35 AM to 10:01 AM, Char 12:53 PM to 2:19 PM, Labh 2:19 PM to 3:45 PM, Amrit 3:45 PM to 5:11 PM.
What tithi is it today in Leicester?
Ashtami · Krishna Paksha at sunrise in Leicester, ending Sun 4 Oct, 1:22 AM local time.
Can I use an Indian panchang in Leicester?
Not directly. Leicester is 4h 30m behind India today, and sunrise and sunset are different, so every slot must be recalculated for Leicester. This page does that.
Which time zone does this page use for Leicester?
UK time (GMT / BST), UTC+1 on this date, with daylight saving applied automatically when it is in force.
When is Diwali 2026 in Leicester?
Amavasya runs from Sun 8 Nov, 5:58 AM to Mon 9 Nov, 7:02 AM in Leicester. Lakshmi puja is done after sunset while Amavasya runs.
Is Abhijit muhurat good in Leicester?
Abhijit muhurat, the midday window, is 12:30 PM to 1:16 PM today in Leicester. It is traditionally treated as a good slot, except on Wednesdays in many traditions.
How is this panchang calculated?
From the real positions of the Sun and Moon (Lahiri ayanamsha) and Leicester's coordinates, 52.64, -1.14. Nothing is copied from an Indian city.