Panchang for in Doha, 16 May 2026
Saturday, 16 May 2026 · Doha, Qatar
On Saturday, 16 May 2026, the tithi at sunrise in Doha is Krishna Amavasya (until 11:01 PM) and the nakshatra is Bharani (until 3:00 PM). Sunrise is at 4:49 AM, sunset at 6:12 PM, and Rahu Kaal runs 8:10 AM to 9:50 AM.
Panchang at sunrise
| Weekday (vaar) | Saturday Shanivara |
|---|---|
| Paksha | Krishna (waning, dark half) |
| Tithi | Krishna Amavasya until 11:01 PM Shukla Pratipada until 7:11 PM, 17 May |
| Nakshatra | Bharani until 3:00 PM Krittika until 12:02 PM, 17 May |
| Yoga | Saubhagya until 7:56 AM Shobhana until 3:46 AM, 17 May Atiganda until 11:30 PM, 17 May |
| Karana | Chatushpada until 12:53 PM Nagava until 11:01 PM Kimstughna until 9:07 AM, 17 May |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Taurus (वृषभ) |
| Moon sign (at sunrise) | Aries (मेष) |
| Hindu month | Vaishakha (amanta) / Jyeshtha (purnimanta) |
Sun and Moon
| Sunrise | 4:49 AM |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 6:12 PM |
| Moonrise | 3:59 AM |
| Moonset | 5:58 PM |
| Length of day | 13 h 23 min |
Auspicious and inauspicious periods
| Period | Time | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:04 AM to 11:57 AM | 54 min | Considered auspicious, around local noon |
| Rahu Kaal | 8:10 AM to 9:50 AM | 100 min | Avoid starting new ventures |
| Yamaganda | 1:11 PM to 2:51 PM | 100 min | Traditionally unfavourable for new work |
| Gulika Kaal | 4:49 AM to 6:29 AM | 100 min | Associated with repeating events; avoid for good starts |
Choghadiya
The favourable slots (Amrit, Shubh, Labh, Char) today are Shubh 6:29 AM, Char 11:30 AM, Labh 1:11 PM, Amrit 2:51 PM in the day, and more at night. Slots are equal eighths of the daylight and of the night.
Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset)
| Choghadiya | Time | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Kaal (काल) | 4:49 AM to 6:29 AM | Avoid: not supportive |
| Shubh (शुभ) | 6:29 AM to 8:10 AM | Auspicious |
| Rog (रोग) | 8:10 AM to 9:50 AM | Challenging: avoid new starts |
| Udveg (उद्वेग) | 9:50 AM to 11:30 AM | Tense: proceed with care |
| Char (चर) | 11:30 AM to 1:11 PM | Neutral: good for movement |
| Labh (लाभ) | 1:11 PM to 2:51 PM | Favourable for gains |
| Amrit (अमृत) | 2:51 PM to 4:32 PM | Most auspicious |
| Kaal (काल) | 4:32 PM to 6:12 PM | Avoid: not supportive |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Time | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Labh (लाभ) | 6:12 PM to 7:32 PM | Favourable for gains |
| Udveg (उद्वेग) | 7:32 PM to 8:51 PM | Tense: proceed with care |
| Shubh (शुभ) | 8:51 PM to 10:11 PM | Auspicious |
| Amrit (अमृत) | 10:11 PM to 11:30 PM | Most auspicious |
| Char (चर) | 11:30 PM to 12:50 AM, 17 May | Neutral: good for movement |
| Rog (रोग) | 12:50 AM, 17 May to 2:09 AM, 17 May | Challenging: avoid new starts |
| Kaal (काल) | 2:09 AM, 17 May to 3:29 AM, 17 May | Avoid: not supportive |
| Labh (लाभ) | 3:29 AM, 17 May to 4:48 AM, 17 May | Favourable for gains |
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How this panchang is calculated
The panchang (literally "five limbs") describes the day through five elements: tithi (lunar day, each 12° of Moon-Sun separation), vaar (weekday), nakshatra (the Moon's lunar mansion), yoga (Sun plus Moon, in 27 parts) and karana (half a tithi). Following Hindu custom, the tithi, nakshatra, yoga and karana shown are those running at local sunrise in Doha, with their end times and the changes that follow later in the day. Read more about the elements in our guide to the Panchang.
Positions of the Sun and Moon are astronomical, in the sidereal zodiac with the Lahiri ayanamsa, and tithi, nakshatra and yoga end times normally agree with printed almanacs to about a minute. Sunrise and sunset use the upper limb of the Sun with standard refraction, the usual astronomical convention; some almanacs use the centre of the disc and show times up to about five minutes different, and Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and Abhijit shift with them. Times are local time in Doha (Asia/Qatar). For ritual dates, confirm with your family priest or local panchang, since traditions differ on some rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Rahu Kaal in Doha on 16 May 2026?
On Saturday, 16 May 2026, Rahu Kaal in Doha is from 8:10 AM to 9:50 AM (Asia/Qatar). It is one eighth of the daylight, sunrise to sunset.
What is the tithi on 16 May 2026 in Doha?
At sunrise the tithi is Krishna Amavasya, which ends at 11:01 PM. It is followed by Shukla Pratipada (until 7:11 PM, 17 May).
What is the Abhijit Muhurat on 16 May 2026 in Doha?
Abhijit Muhurat is 11:04 AM to 11:57 AM, the eighth of fifteen parts of the day, centred on local solar noon. It is traditionally treated as auspicious for starting work, except on Wednesdays when some almanacs disregard it.
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