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Kochi Panchang
Today’s tithi, nakshatra, yoga and karana for Kochi, with Rahu Kaal, sunrise, sunset and muhurta timings calculated for the city’s own latitude, longitude and time zone.
Kochi sunrise, sunset and Rahu Kaal: next 14 days
Tithi and nakshatra are those in force at sunrise in Kochi. Times are local (Asia/Kolkata).
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Tithi at sunrise | Nakshatra | Rahu Kaal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:17 | 18:00 | Krishna Chaturdashi | Swati | 16:32–18:00 | |
| 06:17 | 18:00 | Krishna Amavasya | Swati | 07:45–09:13 | |
| 06:17 | 17:59 | Shukla Pratipada | Vishakha | 15:04–16:32 | |
| 06:17 | 17:59 | Shukla Dwitiya | Anuradha | 12:08–13:36 | |
| 06:18 | 17:59 | Shukla Tritiya | Jyeshtha | 13:36–15:04 | |
| 06:18 | 17:59 | Shukla Chaturthi | Mula | 10:41–12:09 | |
| 06:18 | 17:59 | Shukla Panchami | Purva Ashadha | 09:14–10:41 | |
| 06:19 | 17:59 | Shukla Shashthi | Uttara Ashadha | 16:32–17:59 | |
| 06:19 | 17:59 | Shukla Saptami | Shravana | 07:47–09:14 | |
| 06:20 | 17:59 | Shukla Ashtami | Dhanishta | 15:04–16:32 | |
| 06:20 | 17:59 | Shukla Navami | Shatabhisha | 12:10–13:37 | |
| 06:20 | 17:59 | Shukla Navami | Purva Bhadrapada | 13:37–15:04 | |
| 06:21 | 17:59 | Shukla Dashami | Purva Bhadrapada | 10:43–12:10 | |
| 06:21 | 17:59 | Shukla Ekadashi | Uttara Bhadrapada | 09:16–10:43 |
Updated 8 November 2026. For any other date, use the Panchang above.
Hindu festivals in Kochi: next 12 months
Dates calculated for Kochi. Highlighted rows fall on a different date from New Delhi: 1 of 35 this year.
| Festival | Kochi | New Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Diwali | Same day | |
| Govardhan Puja | Same day | |
| Bhai Dooj | Same day | |
| Chhath Puja | Same day | |
| Kartik Purnima | Same day | |
| Vivah Panchami | Same day | |
| Makar Sankranti / Pongal | Same day | |
| Vasant Panchami | Same day | |
| Maha Shivaratri | Same day | |
| Holika Dahan | Same day | |
| Holi | Same day | |
| Ugadi / Gudi Padwa | Same day | |
| Baisakhi / Vishu / Puthandu | Same day | |
| Rama Navami | Same day | |
| Hanuman Jayanti | Same day | |
| Akshaya Tritiya | Same day | |
| Guru Purnima | Same day | |
| Hariyali Teej | Same day | |
| Nag Panchami | Same day | |
| Raksha Bandhan | Same day | |
| Krishna Janmashtami | Same day | |
| Hartalika Teej | Same day | |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | Same day | |
| Anant Chaturdashi | Same day | |
| Mahalaya Amavasya | Same day | |
| Sharad Navratri | Same day | |
| Durga Ashtami | Same day | |
| Dussehra | Same day | |
| Sharad Purnima | Fri 15 Oct | |
| Karwa Chauth | Same day | |
| Dhanteras | Same day | |
| Diwali | Same day | |
| Govardhan Puja | Same day | |
| Bhai Dooj | Same day | |
| Chhath Puja | Same day |
See also: Hindu calendar 2026 · Ekadashi 2026 · Muhurat finder
Day length in Kochi through the year
Kochi lies at 9.94° N. The day is longest around 21 June (12h 42m) and shortest around 21 December (11h 33m), a small range because the city is close to the equator.
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Rahu Kaal lasts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 January | 06:46 | 18:22 | 11h 36m | 1h 27m |
| 15 February | 06:44 | 18:33 | 11h 49m | 1h 29m |
| 15 March | 06:32 | 18:35 | 12h 04m | 1h 30m |
| 15 April | 06:14 | 18:35 | 12h 21m | 1h 33m |
| 15 May | 06:04 | 18:38 | 12h 35m | 1h 34m |
| 15 June | 06:04 | 18:46 | 12h 42m | 1h 35m |
| 15 July | 06:11 | 18:50 | 12h 39m | 1h 35m |
| 15 August | 06:15 | 18:42 | 12h 27m | 1h 33m |
| 15 September | 06:14 | 18:25 | 12h 11m | 1h 31m |
| 15 October | 06:13 | 18:08 | 11h 55m | 1h 29m |
| 15 November | 06:19 | 17:59 | 11h 40m | 1h 28m |
| 15 December | 06:33 | 18:06 | 11h 33m | 1h 27m |
Frequently asked questions
Why is Rahu Kaal at a different time each day in Kochi?
Rahu Kaal is one-eighth of the time between local sunrise and sunset, so it moves with the seasons. In Kochi it lasts about 1h 35m around the June solstice and 1h 27m around the December solstice.
Which time zone are these Kochi timings in?
All times are local Kochi time (Asia/Kolkata), which is the same as India (IST). Kochi does not use daylight saving time.
Are Hindu festival dates in Kochi the same as in India?
Not always. Over the next 12 months, 1 of the 35 major festivals listed here fall on a different date in Kochi than in New Delhi (Sharad Purnima). Festival dates depend on the tithi at local sunrise, midday or midnight, so the local date is the correct one to observe in Kochi.
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