God of the day
Lord Ganesha
Visit a Ganesha temple and offer durva grass. Many also worship Lord Vishnu today.
Is today good for a haircut in London?
Best time today in London for a haircut: 4:47 pm to 5:54 pm. Today's Panchang for London, Wednesday, 21 October 2026: Shukla Dashami tithi until 9:35 am, Dhanishta nakshatra, Ganda yoga and Garaja karana. Rahu Kaal is 12:44 pm to 2:02 pm, and Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. Sunrise 7:34 am, sunset 5:54 pm.
Many families avoid haircuts, shaving and nail cutting on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and prefer Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
Wednesday, 21 October 2026, London
Calculated for London, England, United Kingdom at 51.507° N, 0.128° W (Europe/London).
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4:47 pm to 5:54 pm
Labh Choghadiya, clear of Rahu, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
Today at a glance
What is the Panchang today in London?
The Panchang today in London is Shukla Dashami tithi, Dhanishta nakshatra, Ganda yoga and Garaja karana, on Budhavara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Dashami until 9:35 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Budhavara, Wednesday
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta until 3:12 pm
- Yoga
- Ganda until 7:58 pm
- Karana
- Garaja until 9:35 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 7:34 am and 5:54 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 4:09 pm, moonset 1:34 am
- Lunar month
- Ashwin, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the north
What time is Rahu Kaal today in London?
Rahu Kaal today in London is from 12:44 pm to 2:02 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 8:52 am to 10:09 amYamaganda
- 11:27 am to 12:44 pmGulika Kalam
- 12:24 pm to 1:05 pmDurmuhurtam
- 12:44 pm to 2:02 pmRahu Kaal
What is the shubh muhurat today in London?
Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. The clean windows today, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 7:34 am to 8:52 amLabh Choghadiya
- 4:37 pm to 5:54 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 5:46 am to 6:41 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya today in London?
Choghadiya divides the day and the night into eight periods each. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good, Char suits travel, and Rog, Kaal and Udveg are generally avoided.
7:34 am5:54 pm7:36 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 7:34 am to 8:52 am | Labh | Good |
| 8:52 am to 10:09 am | Amrit | Good |
| 10:09 am to 11:27 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 11:27 am to 12:44 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 12:44 pm to 2:02 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:02 pm to 3:19 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:19 pm to 4:37 pm | Char | Fair |
| 4:37 pm to 5:54 pm | Labh | Good |
| 5:54 pm to 7:37 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 7:37 pm to 9:20 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 9:20 pm to 11:02 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 11:02 pm to 12:45 am (night) | Char | Fair |
| 12:45 am to 2:28 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:28 am to 4:10 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:10 am to 5:53 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 5:53 am to 7:36 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
Which god to worship today, and what is the lucky colour?
Wednesday is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, and the lucky colour is green.
Lucky colour
Green
Light green and olive also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid today?
Good to do
- Start studies, writing or learning
- Trade, sales calls and signing documents
- Haircut and grooming, considered fine today
Better to avoid
- Travel towards the north (Disha Shool)
- Using Abhijit muhurta, which is not used on Wednesdays
Panchang and festivals in London
Families in London follow the calendar of their home community. Timings on this page use London's own sunrise and sunset, which change greatly between summer and winter.
Well-known temples: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Neasden.
Diwali is celebrated widely across the city, with large community events and temple celebrations.
Questions people ask
What is the best time today for a haircut in London?
The best window today is 4:47 pm to 5:54 pm (Labh Choghadiya, clear of Rahu, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam).
What is Rahu Kalam?
Rahu Kalam is a period of about 90 minutes each day that Hindu tradition considers unsuitable for starting new work. It is one of eight equal parts of the daytime, and its position depends on the weekday.
What are Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam?
They are other daily periods traditionally avoided for new beginnings. Yamaganda and Gulika are also one eighth of the daytime each, and Durmuhurtam is one or two short muhurtas that vary by weekday.