Today's Panchang, February 18, 2026: What will be the auspicious and inauspicious times on Wednesday? Learn the timing of Rahukaal from the Panchang.

News Topical, Digital Desk : Today, February 18, is the Pratipada date of the Shukla Paksha of the Phalgun month. This date falls on Wednesday. In Sanatan Dharma, there is a tradition of worshipping Lord Ganesha on Wednesday . Along with this, things like Modak and fruits are offered. According to religious belief, by doing the worship of Ganpati Bappa, spoiled tasks are completed. Along with this, auspicious results are also obtained. Let us know about today's Panchang (Aaj ka Panchang 18 February 2026).

Date: Shukla Pratipada
Month: Phalgun
Day: Wednesday
Samvat: 2082

Date: Shukla Pratipada – till 04:57 pm
Yoga: Shiva – till 10:45 pm
Karan: Bava – till 04:57 pm
Karan: Balava – till 04:31 am (19 February)

Sunrise and sunset times

Sunrise Time: 06:57 AM
Sunset Time: 06:13 PM
Moonrise Time: 07:23 AM
Moonset Time: 07:10 PM

Sun and Moon Signs

Sun God: Located in Aquarius
Moon God: Located in Aquarius

Today's auspicious time

Abhijit Muhurta: There is no Abhijit Muhurta today
Amrit Kaal: From 02:04 PM to 03:40 PM

Today's inauspicious times
Rahukaal: 12:35 pm to 2:00 pm
Gulikaal: 11:11 am to 12:35 pm
Yamaganda: 08:22 am to 09:46 am

Today's Nakshatra

Today Chandradev will be seated in Shatabhisha Nakshatra.
Shatabhisha Nakshatra: 09:16 PM
General Characteristics: High intelligence, loved by everyone, independent, patient, lazy, third ability, tendency to break boundaries, ambitious and curious
Nakshatra Lord: Rahu
Rashi Lord: Saturn
Deity: Varuna (Water God)
Symbol: Empty  Circle

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