God of the day
Lord Ganesha
Visit a Ganesha temple and offer durva grass. Many also worship Lord Vishnu today.
London Panchang for Wednesday, 16 September 2026
This day is Vishwakarma Puja. Panchang for London, Wednesday, 16 September 2026: Shukla Shashthi tithi until 6:09 am, Vishakha nakshatra, Vaidhriti yoga and Kaulava karana. Rahu Kaal is 12:54 pm to 2:29 pm, and Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. Sunrise 6:36 am, sunset 7:12 pm.
Wednesday, 16 September 2026, London
Calculated for London, England, United Kingdom at 51.507° N, 0.128° W (Europe/London).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchang on 16 Sept 2026 in London?
The Panchang on 16 Sept 2026 in London is Shukla Shashthi tithi, Vishakha nakshatra, Vaidhriti yoga and Kaulava karana, on Budhavara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Shashthi until 6:09 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Budhavara, Wednesday
- Nakshatra
- Vishakha until 12:45 pm
- Yoga
- Vaidhriti until 7:46 am
- Karana
- Kaulava until 5:12 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:36 am and 7:12 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 1:18 pm, moonset 8:41 pm
- Lunar month
- Bhadrapada, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the north
Festivals and special days
Vishwakarma Puja. Tools, machines and workplaces are worshipped, especially in eastern India. Deity: Lord Vishwakarma.
Skanda Shashthi. A day for Subrahmanya Swamy.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 16 Sept 2026 in London?
Rahu Kaal on 16 Sept 2026 in London is from 12:54 pm to 2:29 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 8:11 am to 9:45 amYamaganda
- 11:20 am to 12:54 pmGulika Kalam
- 12:29 pm to 1:20 pmDurmuhurtam
- 12:54 pm to 2:29 pmRahu Kaal
What is the shubh muhurat on 16 Sept 2026 in London?
Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. The clean windows on 16 Sept 2026, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 6:36 am to 8:11 amLabh Choghadiya
- 5:38 pm to 7:12 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 5:07 am to 5:52 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 16 Sept 2026 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.
6:36 am7:12 pm6:38 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:36 am to 8:11 am | Labh | Good |
| 8:11 am to 9:45 am | Amrit | Good |
| 9:45 am to 11:20 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 11:20 am to 12:54 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 12:54 pm to 2:29 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:29 pm to 4:03 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:03 pm to 5:38 pm | Char | Weak |
| 5:38 pm to 7:12 pm | Labh | Good |
| 7:12 pm to 8:38 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:38 pm to 10:04 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 10:04 pm to 11:29 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 11:29 pm to 12:55 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 12:55 am to 2:21 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:21 am to 3:47 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:47 am to 5:12 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 5:12 am to 6:38 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
Which god to worship on 16 Sept 2026, 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 on 16 Sept 2026?
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 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.