16 August 2026 (Sunday) – Telugu Panchangam, Tithi and Festivals
16 August 2026 falls on a Sunday, day 228 of the year. In the Telugu panchangam (computed for Hyderabad, IST; the same dates hold across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) it is Sukla Chavithi up to 4:53 PM, then Sukla Panchami, in Shravana masa of Parabhava samvatsara (Dakshinayana, Varsha ritu). The nakshatra is Hasta up to 3:50 AM (17 Aug); the Moon is in Kanya rasi and the Sun in Karkataka. Sunrise is at 5:59 AM and sunset at 6:41 PM; rahu kalam 5:06 PM – 6:41 PM, yamagandam 12:20 PM – 1:55 PM. The table further down shows the same calendar date in the main Telugu cities abroad on their own sunrise, where the tithi at sunrise can differ from India (it does in Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Dallas, Houston). Open a city for its full panchangam with yoga, karana, durmuhurtam, varjyam, amrita kalam, horas and tarabalam.
Panchangam 16 August 2026 – India (Hyderabad, IST)
| Tithi | Sukla Chavithi – up to 4:53 PM Sukla Panchami (next day) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta – up to 3:50 AM (17 Aug) Chitra (next day) |
| Yoga | Sadhya – up to 4:08 AM (17 Aug) Shubha (next day) |
| Karana | Vishti – up to 4:53 PM Bava – up to 4:51 AM (17 Aug) Balava (next day) |
| Moon sign (Chandra rasi) | Kanya |
| Gulika Kalam | 3:30 PM – 5:06 PM |
| Durmuhurtam | 4:59 PM – 5:50 PM |
| Varjyam | 11:58 AM – 1:36 PM (Hasta) |
| Abhijit Muhurtam | 11:54 AM – 12:45 PM |
| Amrita Kalam | 9:44 PM – 11:22 PM (Hasta) |
| Brahma Muhurtam | 4:28 AM – 5:14 AM |
Times are for Hyderabad; Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Tirupati differ by a few minutes – open the city page for exact values.
16 August 2026 in the main Telugu cities
| Cities | Tithi at sunrise | Nakshatra | Sunrise | Rahu Kalam | Festivals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Sukla Chavithi (up to 4:53 PM) | Hasta (up to 3:50 AM (17 Aug)) | 5:59 AM | 5:06 PM – 6:41 PM | — |
| Vijayawada | Sukla Chavithi (up to 4:53 PM) | Hasta (up to 3:50 AM (17 Aug)) | 5:51 AM | 4:56 PM – 6:31 PM | — |
| Visakhapatnam | Sukla Chavithi (up to 4:53 PM) | Hasta (up to 3:50 AM (17 Aug)) | 5:39 AM | 4:47 PM – 6:22 PM | — |
| Tirupati | Sukla Chavithi (up to 4:53 PM) | Hasta (up to 3:50 AM (17 Aug)) | 5:59 AM | 4:59 PM – 6:33 PM | — |
| Bengaluru | Sukla Chavithi (up to 4:53 PM) | Hasta (up to 3:50 AM (17 Aug)) | 6:07 AM | 5:06 PM – 6:40 PM | — |
| Chennai | Sukla Chavithi (up to 4:53 PM) | Hasta (up to 3:50 AM (17 Aug)) | 5:56 AM | 4:55 PM – 6:29 PM | — |
| Mumbai | Sukla Chavithi (up to 4:53 PM) | Hasta (up to 3:50 AM (17 Aug)) | 6:19 AM | 5:29 PM – 7:05 PM | — |
| Delhi | Sukla Chavithi (up to 4:53 PM) | Hasta (up to 3:50 AM (17 Aug)) | 5:50 AM | 5:21 PM – 6:59 PM | — |
| Los Angeles | Sukla Panchami (up to 4:30 AM (17 Aug)) | Hasta (up to 3:20 PM) | 6:15 AM | 5:58 PM – 7:38 PM | Garuda Panchami (Nagula Panchami) |
| San Francisco Bay Area | Sukla Panchami (up to 4:30 AM (17 Aug)) | Hasta (up to 3:20 PM) | 6:26 AM | 6:19 PM – 8:00 PM | Garuda Panchami (Nagula Panchami) |
| Chicago | Sukla Chavithi (up to 6:23 AM) | Hasta (up to 5:20 PM) | 5:59 AM | 6:05 PM – 7:49 PM | Garuda Panchami (Nagula Panchami) |
| Dallas | Sukla Panchami (up to 6:30 AM (17 Aug)) | Hasta (up to 5:20 PM) | 6:51 AM | 6:31 PM – 8:10 PM | Garuda Panchami (Nagula Panchami) |
| New York | Sukla Chavithi (up to 7:23 AM) | Hasta (up to 6:20 PM) | 6:07 AM | 6:09 PM – 7:52 PM | Garuda Panchami (Nagula Panchami) |
| Atlanta | Sukla Chavithi (up to 7:23 AM) | Hasta (up to 6:20 PM) | 7:00 AM | 6:42 PM – 8:22 PM | Garuda Panchami (Nagula Panchami) |
| London | Sukla Chavithi (up to 12:23 PM) | Hasta (up to 11:20 PM) | 5:47 AM | 6:31 PM – 8:21 PM | — |
| Sydney | Sukla Chavithi (up to 9:23 PM) | Uttara Phalguni (up to 7:55 AM) | 6:33 AM | 4:04 PM – 5:26 PM | — |
| Dubai | Sukla Chavithi (up to 3:23 PM) | Hasta (up to 2:20 AM (17 Aug)) | 5:53 AM | 5:15 PM – 6:53 PM | — |
| Singapore | Sukla Chavithi (up to 7:23 PM) | Hasta (up to 6:20 AM (17 Aug)) | 7:04 AM | 5:42 PM – 7:13 PM | — |
| Houston | Sukla Panchami (up to 6:30 AM (17 Aug)) | Hasta (up to 5:20 PM) | 6:49 AM | 6:22 PM – 8:01 PM | Garuda Panchami (Nagula Panchami) |
| Edison | Sukla Chavithi (up to 7:23 AM) | Hasta (up to 6:20 PM) | 6:09 AM | 6:10 PM – 7:53 PM | Garuda Panchami (Nagula Panchami) |
| San Jose | Sukla Panchami (up to 4:30 AM (17 Aug)) | Hasta (up to 3:20 PM) | 6:24 AM | 6:16 PM – 7:58 PM | Garuda Panchami (Nagula Panchami) |
| Seattle | Sukla Panchami (up to 4:30 AM (17 Aug)) | Hasta (up to 3:20 PM) | 6:06 AM | 6:32 PM – 8:19 PM | Garuda Panchami (Nagula Panchami) |
| Toronto | Sukla Chavithi (up to 7:23 AM) | Hasta (up to 6:20 PM) | 6:23 AM | 6:34 PM – 8:19 PM | Garuda Panchami (Nagula Panchami) |
| Melbourne | Sukla Chavithi (up to 9:23 PM) | Uttara Phalguni (up to 7:55 AM) | 7:04 AM | 4:25 PM – 5:45 PM | — |
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FAQ
What day is 16 August 2026?
16 August 2026 is a Sunday. In the Telugu calendar it is Sukla Chavithi of Shravana masa, Parabhava samvatsara.
What is the tithi on 16 August 2026?
Sukla Chavithi up to 4:53 PM, then Sukla Panchami (IST, Hyderabad sunrise 5:59 AM). The tithi at sunrise names the day.
Is there a festival on 16 August 2026?
No festival or vratam is listed for 16 August 2026 in the Telugu calendar (India).
What is rahu kalam on 16 August 2026?
In Hyderabad rahu kalam is 5:06 PM – 6:41 PM, yamagandam 12:20 PM – 1:55 PM, gulika 3:30 PM – 5:06 PM; other cities are in the table.