18 August 2026 (Tuesday) – Telugu Panchangam, Tithi and Festivals
18 August 2026 falls on a Tuesday, day 230 of the year. In the Telugu panchangam (computed for Hyderabad, IST; the same dates hold across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) it is Sukla Shashti up to 5:51 PM, then Sukla Saptami, in Shravana masa of Parabhava samvatsara (Dakshinayana, Varsha ritu). The nakshatra is Swati (whole day); the Moon is in Tula rasi and the Sun in Simha. Sunrise is at 5:59 AM and sunset at 6:40 PM; rahu kalam 3:29 PM – 5:05 PM, yamagandam 9:09 AM – 10:44 AM. Observances on this date: Mangala Gauri Vratam. 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, San Jose, Seattle). Open a city for its full panchangam with yoga, karana, durmuhurtam, varjyam, amrita kalam, horas and tarabalam.
Panchangam 18 August 2026 – India (Hyderabad, IST)
| Tithi | Sukla Shashti – up to 5:51 PM Sukla Saptami (next day) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati – whole day |
| Yoga | Shukla – up to 3:23 AM (19 Aug) Brahma (next day) |
| Karana | Taitila – up to 5:51 PM Garaja (next day) |
| Moon sign (Chandra rasi) | Tula |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:19 PM – 1:54 PM |
| Durmuhurtam | 8:31 AM – 9:22 AM, 11:11 PM – 11:57 PM |
| Varjyam | 11:00 AM – 12:43 PM (Swati) |
| Abhijit Muhurtam | 11:54 AM – 12:45 PM |
| Amrita Kalam | 9:19 PM – 11:02 PM (Swati) |
| Brahma Muhurtam | 4:29 AM – 5:14 AM |
Times are for Hyderabad; Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Tirupati differ by a few minutes – open the city page for exact values.
18 August 2026 in the main Telugu cities
| Cities | Tithi at sunrise | Nakshatra | Sunrise | Rahu Kalam | Festivals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Sukla Shashti (up to 5:51 PM) | Swati | 5:59 AM | 3:29 PM – 5:05 PM | Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| Vijayawada | Sukla Shashti (up to 5:51 PM) | Swati | 5:51 AM | 3:20 PM – 4:55 PM | Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| Visakhapatnam | Sukla Shashti (up to 5:51 PM) | Swati | 5:40 AM | 3:11 PM – 4:46 PM | Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| Tirupati | Sukla Shashti (up to 5:51 PM) | Swati | 5:59 AM | 3:24 PM – 4:58 PM | Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| Bengaluru | Sukla Shashti (up to 5:51 PM) | Swati | 6:07 AM | 3:31 PM – 5:05 PM | Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| Chennai | Sukla Shashti (up to 5:51 PM) | Swati | 5:56 AM | 3:20 PM – 4:54 PM | Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| Mumbai | Sukla Shashti (up to 5:51 PM) | Swati | 6:20 AM | 3:53 PM – 5:28 PM | Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| Delhi | Sukla Shashti (up to 5:51 PM) | Swati | 5:51 AM | 3:41 PM – 5:19 PM | Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| Los Angeles | Sukla Saptami | Swati (up to 6:17 PM) | 6:16 AM | 4:16 PM – 5:56 PM | Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| San Francisco Bay Area | Sukla Saptami | Swati (up to 6:17 PM) | 6:28 AM | 4:35 PM – 6:17 PM | Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| Chicago | Sukla Shashti (up to 7:21 AM) | Swati (up to 8:17 PM) | 6:01 AM | 4:20 PM – 6:03 PM | Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| Dallas | Sukla Shashti (up to 7:21 AM) | Swati (up to 8:17 PM) | 6:52 AM | 4:49 PM – 6:29 PM | Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| New York | Sukla Shashti (up to 8:21 AM) | Swati (up to 9:17 PM) | 6:09 AM | 4:24 PM – 6:07 PM | Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| Atlanta | Sukla Shashti (up to 8:21 AM) | Swati (up to 9:17 PM) | 7:01 AM | 5:00 PM – 6:40 PM | Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| London | Sukla Shashti (up to 1:21 PM) | Swati (up to 2:17 AM (19 Aug)) | 5:50 AM | 4:40 PM – 6:28 PM | Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| Sydney | Sukla Shashti (up to 10:21 PM) | Chitra (up to 9:28 AM) | 6:31 AM | 2:43 PM – 4:05 PM | Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| Dubai | Sukla Shashti (up to 4:21 PM) | Swati (up to 5:17 AM (19 Aug)) | 5:53 AM | 3:37 PM – 5:14 PM | Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| Singapore | Sukla Shashti (up to 8:21 PM) | Chitra (up to 7:28 AM) | 7:04 AM | 4:10 PM – 5:42 PM | Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| Houston | Sukla Shashti (up to 7:21 AM) | Swati (up to 8:17 PM) | 6:51 AM | 4:42 PM – 6:20 PM | Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| Edison | Sukla Shashti (up to 8:21 AM) | Swati (up to 9:17 PM) | 6:11 AM | 4:26 PM – 6:08 PM | Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| San Jose | Sukla Saptami | Swati (up to 6:17 PM) | 6:26 AM | 4:33 PM – 6:14 PM | Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| Seattle | Sukla Saptami | Swati (up to 6:17 PM) | 6:09 AM | 4:44 PM – 6:30 PM | Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| Toronto | Sukla Shashti (up to 8:21 AM) | Swati (up to 9:17 PM) | 6:25 AM | 4:48 PM – 6:32 PM | Mangala Gauri Vratam |
| Melbourne | Sukla Shashti (up to 10:21 PM) | Chitra (up to 9:28 AM) | 7:01 AM | 3:05 PM – 4:26 PM | Mangala Gauri Vratam |
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FAQ
What day is 18 August 2026?
18 August 2026 is a Tuesday. In the Telugu calendar it is Sukla Shashti of Shravana masa, Parabhava samvatsara.
What is the tithi on 18 August 2026?
Sukla Shashti up to 5:51 PM, then Sukla Saptami (IST, Hyderabad sunrise 5:59 AM). The tithi at sunrise names the day.
Is there a festival on 18 August 2026?
Mangala Gauri Vratam.
What is rahu kalam on 18 August 2026?
In Hyderabad rahu kalam is 3:29 PM – 5:05 PM, yamagandam 9:09 AM – 10:44 AM, gulika 12:19 PM – 1:54 PM; other cities are in the table.