Friday, January 9, 2026
Daily Almanac
Today is Friday. The tithi is Saptami until 08:24 (tomorrow), after which Ashtami runs until 10:20 (tomorrow). The nakshatra is Uttara Phalguni until 13:40, then Hasta until 15:39 (tomorrow). Today's yoga is Shobhana until 16:54, then Atiganda until 16:57 (tomorrow). The karana moves from Vishti (until 19:39) to Bava (until 08:24 (tomorrow)) and then to Balava (until 21:18 (tomorrow)). Avoid important new work during Rahu Kalam, 11:09 to 12:28. The Moon transits Virgo rashi while the Sun sits in Sagittarius.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Krishna Saptami
Same day 07:05 Next day 08:24
Saptami — generally a smooth, balanced day. Good for routine work and travel.
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Friday
Friday — ruled by Venus. A harmonious day; suited for art, relationships, and beauty-related work.
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Pausha · Magha
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Uttara Phalguni
Prev day 12:23 Same day 13:40
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Hasta
Same day 13:40 Next day 15:39
Fixed nakshatra — best for long-term commitments, foundations, and permanent purchases.
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Shobhana
Prev day 17:24 Same day 16:54
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Atiganda
Same day 16:54 Next day 16:57
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Vishti
Same day 07:05 Same day 19:39
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Bava
Same day 19:39 Next day 08:24
Vishti (Bhadra) karana — traditionally avoided for important new work; routine tasks are fine.
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Day at a glance
Panchang windows not defined here today
Choghadiya, Gowri and Rahu Kalam each divide local daylight into eight parts. At very high latitudes (above ~66°) the sun can stay up — or stay down — for the whole day, so a local sunrise/sunset pair doesn't exist for this date. Tithi, nakshatra and yoga above are still valid.
A North Indian timing system: eight day windows and eight night windows, each rated good, neutral, or bad. A quick way to pick (or avoid) a slot for an everyday task.
A South Indian tradition that splits the day and night into eight Gowri windows each — used for picking auspicious slots for everyday work.
A short-list of the six most important windows — three auspicious (Brahma, Abhijit, Amrit) and three to avoid (Rahu, Yamaganda, Gulika). Some days may show fewer if a window isn't computed.
Each day and night splits into twelve planetary hours, each ruled by a planet. The ruling planet sets the hour's tone — pick an hour whose ruler suits the task.
Krishna Saptami · Fri
Jan 9
Daily Almanac
Daytime periods
8 · 1h 18m| 07:15 08:33 | ||
| 08:33 09:51 | ||
| 09:51 11:09 | ||
| 11:09 12:28 | ||
| 12:28 13:46 | ||
| 13:46 15:04 | ||
| 15:04 16:23 | ||
| 16:23 17:41 |
Night periods
8 · 1h 42m| 17:41 19:23 | ||
| 19:23 21:04 | ||
| 21:04 22:46 | ||
| 22:46 00:28 | ||
| 00:28 02:10 | ||
| 02:10 03:51 | ||
| 03:51 05:33 | ||
| 05:33 07:15 |
Daytime periods
8 · 1h 18m| 07:15 08:33 | ||
| 08:33 09:51 | ||
| 09:51 11:09 | ||
| 11:09 12:28 | ||
| 12:28 13:46 | ||
| 13:46 15:04 | ||
| 15:04 16:23 | ||
| 16:23 17:41 |
Night periods
8 · 1h 42m| 17:41 19:23 | ||
| 19:23 21:04 | ||
| 21:04 22:46 | ||
| 22:46 00:28 | ||
| 00:28 02:10 | ||
| 02:10 03:51 | ||
| 03:51 05:33 | ||
| 05:33 07:15 |
| 05:26 → 06:20 | ||
| 12:07 → 12:49 | ||
| 06:05 → 07:46 | ||
| 11:09 → 12:28 | ||
| 15:04 → 16:23 | ||
| 08:33 → 09:51 | ||
| 19:58 → 21:39 |
Daytime hours
12 · 52 min| 07:15 08:07 | ||
| 08:07 08:59 | ||
| 08:59 09:51 | ||
| 09:51 10:43 | ||
| 10:43 11:36 | ||
| 11:36 12:28 | ||
| 12:28 13:20 | ||
| 13:20 14:12 | ||
| 14:12 15:04 | ||
| 15:04 15:57 | ||
| 15:57 16:49 | ||
| 16:49 17:41 |
Night hours
12 · 1h 8m| 17:41 18:49 | ||
| 18:49 19:57 | ||
| 19:57 21:04 | ||
| 21:04 22:12 | ||
| 22:12 23:20 | ||
| 23:20 00:28 | ||
| 00:28 01:36 | ||
| 01:36 02:43 | ||
| 02:43 03:51 | ||
| 03:51 04:59 | ||
| 04:59 06:07 | ||
| 06:07 07:15 |
Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.
FAQs
- What is the tithi on January 9, 2026?
- The tithi on January 9, 2026 is Krishna Saptami.
- What nakshatra is active on January 9, 2026?
- Uttara Phalguni nakshatra is active, with Shobhana yoga.
- When are sunrise and sunset on January 9, 2026?
- In New Delhi, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset is at 17:41.
- When is Rahu Kalam on January 9, 2026?
- In New Delhi, Rahu Kalam runs from 11:09–12:28. Important new ventures are traditionally avoided during this window.