Shubh Samay

London Panchang for Tuesday, 15 December 2026

This day is Dhanurmasam begins (Margazhi). Panchang for London, Tuesday, 15 December 2026: Shukla Shashthi tithi until 3:46 pm, Shatabhisha nakshatra, Harshana yoga and Taitila karana. Rahu Kaal is 1:53 pm to 2:52 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 11:39 am to 12:11 pm. Sunrise 7:59 am, sunset 3:51 pm.

Tuesday, 15 December 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 15 Dec 2026 in London?

The Panchang on 15 Dec 2026 in London is Shukla Shashthi tithi, Shatabhisha nakshatra, Harshana yoga and Taitila karana, on Mangalavara.

Tithi
Shukla Shashthi until 3:46 pm
Vara (weekday)
Mangalavara, Tuesday
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha until 8:30 am
Yoga
Harshana until 8:04 am
Karana
Taitila until 3:46 pm
Sunrise and sunset
7:59 am and 3:51 pm
Moonrise and moonset
Moonrise 11:32 am, moonset 10:27 pm
Lunar month
Margashirsha, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
Disha Shool
Avoid travel towards the north

Festivals and special days

Dhanurmasam begins (Margazhi). The month of Tiruppavai recital and early morning worship. Weddings and griha pravesh are traditionally avoided until Makar Sankranti. Deity: Lord Vishnu and Goddess Andal.

Skanda Shashthi. A day for Subrahmanya Swamy.

What time is Rahu Kaal on 15 Dec 2026 in London?

Rahu Kaal on 15 Dec 2026 in London is from 1:53 pm to 2:52 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.

  • 9:34 am to 10:05 amDurmuhurtam
  • 9:57 am to 10:56 amYamaganda
  • 11:55 am to 12:54 pmGulika Kalam
  • 1:53 pm to 2:52 pmRahu Kaal
  • 10:19 pm to 11:23 pmDurmuhurtam (night)

What is the shubh muhurat on 15 Dec 2026 in London?

Abhijit muhurta, 11:39 am to 12:11 pm, is the most widely used good time on 15 Dec 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.

  • 10:56 am to 11:55 amLabh Choghadiya
  • 11:39 am to 12:11 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Gulika Kalam
  • 5:51 am to 6:55 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study

What is the Choghadiya on 15 Dec 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.

7:59 am3:51 pm8:00 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
TimeChoghadiyaQuality
7:59 am to 8:58 amRogAvoid
8:58 am to 9:57 amUdvegAvoid
9:57 am to 10:56 amCharWeak
10:56 am to 11:55 amLabhGood
11:55 am to 12:54 pmAmritGood
12:54 pm to 1:53 pmKaalAvoid
1:53 pm to 2:52 pmShubhGood
2:52 pm to 3:51 pmRogAvoid
3:51 pm to 5:52 pm (night)KaalAvoid
5:52 pm to 7:53 pm (night)LabhGood
7:53 pm to 9:54 pm (night)UdvegAvoid
9:54 pm to 11:55 pm (night)ShubhGood
11:55 pm to 1:57 am (night)AmritGood
1:57 am to 3:58 am (night)CharWeak
3:58 am to 5:59 am (night)RogAvoid
5:59 am to 8:00 am (night)KaalAvoid

Which god to worship on 15 Dec 2026, and what is the lucky colour?

Tuesday is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy, and the lucky colour is red.

God of the day

Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy

Visit a Hanuman or Subrahmanya temple. Hanuman Chalisa is widely recited today.

Lucky colour

Red

Coral and deep orange also suit the day.

What should you do and avoid on 15 Dec 2026?

Good to do

  • Hanuman Chalisa or Subrahmanya puja
  • Repaying old debts, considered lucky today
  • Property and land matters, linked with Mangala

Better to avoid

  • Haircut, shaving and nail cutting
  • Taking new loans or lending money
  • Travel towards the north (Disha Shool)

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.