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Panchang today in Melbourne: choghadiya, Rahu kaal and tithi
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Melbourne has one of the largest Indian born populations in Australia. This page gives the full daily panchang worked out for Melbourne itself, so you do not have to convert an Indian timing or guess the daylight saving change.
Panchang for Melbourne, Saturday, 3 October 2026
| Element | Today in Melbourne |
|---|---|
| Vaar (weekday) | Saturday |
| Tithi at sunrise | Saptami · Krishna Paksha |
| Tithi ends | Sat 3 Oct, 12:30 PM |
| Nakshatra | Mrigashira |
| Yoga | Variyana |
| Moon sign | Mithun (Gemini) |
| Sunrise | 5:53 AM |
| Sunset | 6:25 PM |
| Moonrise | 12:59 AM |
| Moonset | 10:07 AM |
| Day length | 12h 33m |
| Time zone offset | UTC+10 |
Rahu kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Abhijit in Melbourne
| Period | Start | End | Traditional reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahu kaal | 9:01 AM | 10:35 AM | Avoided for new starts |
| Yamaganda | 1:43 PM | 3:17 PM | Avoided for new starts |
| Gulika kaal | 5:53 AM | 7:27 AM | Avoided for new starts in many traditions |
| Abhijit muhurat | 11:44 AM | 12:34 PM | Favoured midday window |
Day choghadiya in Melbourne
| Choghadiya | Start | End | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaal | 5:53 AM | 7:27 AM | Avoid |
| Shubh | 7:27 AM | 9:01 AM | Good |
| Rog | 9:01 AM | 10:35 AM | Avoid |
| Udveg | 10:35 AM | 12:09 PM | Avoid |
| Char | 12:09 PM | 1:43 PM | Good |
| Labh | 1:43 PM | 3:17 PM | Good |
| Amrit | 3:17 PM | 4:51 PM | Good |
| Kaal | 4:51 PM | 6:25 PM | Avoid |
Night choghadiya in Melbourne
| Choghadiya | Start | End | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labh | 6:25 PM | 7:51 PM | Good |
| Udveg | 7:51 PM | 9:17 PM | Avoid |
| Shubh | 9:17 PM | 10:43 PM | Good |
| Amrit | 10:43 PM | 12:08 AM | Good |
| Char | 12:08 AM | 1:34 AM | Good |
| Rog | 1:34 AM | 4:00 AM | Avoid |
| Kaal | 4:00 AM | 5:26 AM | Avoid |
| Labh | 5:26 AM | 6:51 AM | Good |
Next 7 days in Melbourne
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Tithi | Nakshatra | Rahu kaal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 3 October | 5:53 AM | 6:25 PM | Saptami | Mrigashira | 9:01 AM to 10:35 AM |
| Sunday, 4 October | 6:51 AM | 7:26 PM | Ashtami | Ardra | 5:52 PM to 7:26 PM |
| Monday, 5 October | 6:50 AM | 7:27 PM | Navami | Pushya | 8:24 AM to 9:59 AM |
| Tuesday, 6 October | 6:48 AM | 7:28 PM | Dashami | Ashlesha | 4:18 PM to 5:53 PM |
| Wednesday, 7 October | 6:47 AM | 7:29 PM | Dwadashi | Magha | 1:08 PM to 2:43 PM |
| Thursday, 8 October | 6:45 AM | 7:30 PM | Trayodashi | Purva Phalguni | 2:43 PM to 4:19 PM |
| Friday, 9 October | 6:44 AM | 7:31 PM | Chaturdashi | Uttara Phalguni | 11:31 AM to 1:07 PM |
Melbourne time compared with India
Today Delhi sees sunrise at 6:15 AM IST and Melbourne at 5:53 AM local time. Delhi's Rahu kaal is 9:12 AM to 10:41 AM IST, while Melbourne's is 9:01 AM to 10:35 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.
- Melbourne uses Australian Eastern Time (AEST / AEDT); today that is UTC+10 against India's UTC+5:30.
- Latitude -37.81 and longitude 144.96 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 Melbourne
Australia and New Zealand are ahead of India and in the southern hemisphere, so their seasons are reversed: long days come in December and January and short days in June. Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland use daylight saving from October to April, while Brisbane and Perth do not.
A tithi that begins at night in India often begins the next morning here, so festival dates can land one day later than in India.
| Day | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Each choghadiya / Rahu kaal | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 2026-03-20 | 7:22 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 10m | 91 min | UTC+11 |
| June solstice | 2026-06-21 | 7:35 AM | 5:08 PM | 9h 32m | 72 min | UTC+10 |
| September equinox | 2026-09-22 | 6:10 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 6m | 91 min | UTC+10 |
| December solstice | 2026-12-21 | 5:54 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 47m | 111 min | UTC+11 |
In Melbourne, one daytime choghadiya or Rahu kaal ranges from 111 min to 91 min across these four dates.
Upcoming Hindu festivals in Melbourne
The festival tithi in Melbourne 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 | Sun 11 Oct, 2:50 AM | Mon 12 Oct, 3:02 AM | Sunrise 6:41 AM |
| Dussehra 2026 | Tue 20 Oct, 6:21 PM | Wed 21 Oct, 7:42 PM | Sunset 7:42 PM |
| Karwa Chauth 2026 | Thu 29 Oct, 6:37 AM | Fri 30 Oct, 3:41 AM | Moonrise 11:49 PM |
| Ahoi Ashtami 2026 | Sun 1 Nov, 8:22 PM | Mon 2 Nov, 6:41 PM | Sunset 7:54 PM |
| Dhanteras 2026 | Fri 6 Nov, 4:01 PM | Sat 7 Nov, 4:18 PM | Sunset 7:59 PM |
| Diwali 2026 | Sun 8 Nov, 4:58 PM | Mon 9 Nov, 6:02 PM | Sunset 8:01 PM |
| Govardhan Puja 2026 | Mon 9 Nov, 6:02 PM | Tue 10 Nov, 7:31 PM | Sunrise 6:04 AM |
| Bhai Dooj 2026 | Tue 10 Nov, 7:31 PM | Wed 11 Nov, 9:24 PM | Sunrise 6:03 AM |
| Chhath Puja 2026 | Sun 15 Nov, 4:55 AM | Mon 16 Nov, 7:32 AM | Sunset 8:09 PM |
| Holi 2027 | Sun 21 Mar, 11:52 PM | Mon 22 Mar, 9:44 PM | Sunset 7:29 PM |
| Teej 2027 | Wed 4 Aug, 12:50 PM | Thu 5 Aug, 9:39 AM | Sunrise 7:18 AM |
- Sharad Navratri 2026 in Melbourne
- Dussehra 2026 in Melbourne
- Karwa Chauth 2026 in Melbourne
- Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Melbourne
- Dhanteras 2026 in Melbourne
- Diwali 2026 in Melbourne
- Govardhan Puja 2026 in Melbourne
- Bhai Dooj 2026 in Melbourne
- Chhath Puja 2026 in Melbourne
- Holi 2027 in Melbourne
- Teej 2027 in Melbourne
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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne: questions
What is Rahu kaal today in Melbourne?
On Saturday, 3 October 2026, Rahu kaal in Melbourne is from 9:01 AM to 10:35 AM local time.
What is today's choghadiya in Melbourne?
The good day slots today are Shubh 7:27 AM to 9:01 AM, Char 12:09 PM to 1:43 PM, Labh 1:43 PM to 3:17 PM, Amrit 3:17 PM to 4:51 PM.
What tithi is it today in Melbourne?
Saptami · Krishna Paksha at sunrise in Melbourne, ending Sat 3 Oct, 12:30 PM local time.
Can I use an Indian panchang in Melbourne?
Not directly. Melbourne is 4h 30m ahead of India today, and sunrise and sunset are different, so every slot must be recalculated for Melbourne. This page does that.
Which time zone does this page use for Melbourne?
Australian Eastern Time (AEST / AEDT), UTC+10 on this date, with daylight saving applied automatically when it is in force.
When is Diwali 2026 in Melbourne?
Amavasya runs from Sun 8 Nov, 4:58 PM to Mon 9 Nov, 6:02 PM in Melbourne. Lakshmi puja is done after sunset while Amavasya runs.
Is Abhijit muhurat good in Melbourne?
Abhijit muhurat, the midday window, is 11:44 AM to 12:34 PM today in Melbourne. 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 Melbourne's coordinates, -37.81, 144.96. Nothing is copied from an Indian city.