What is today's Choghadiya in Gangtok?

Today's best daytime Choghadiya in Gangtok is Shubh from 11:35 AM to 3:58 PM IST. Choghadiya has 8 day periods and 8 night periods, each approximately 4h 24m.

What is Amrit Choghadiya?

Amrit Choghadiya is the most auspicious Choghadiya period, considered best for all important activities including starting new ventures, ceremonies, travel, and financial decisions.

Which Choghadiya is good for travel?

Amrit, Shubh, and Labh Choghadiyas are considered auspicious for travel. Char is neutral and acceptable. Udveg, Kaal, and Rog should be avoided for journeys.

Choghadiya Today — Gangtok, Sikkim

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Day & Night Choghadiya · Sunrise 5:10 AM IST

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☀️ Day Choghadiya — Sunrise to Sunset

Udveg

7:11 AM–11:35 AM

Shubh

11:35 AM–3:58 PM

Amrit

3:58 PM–8:22 PM

🌙 Night Choghadiya — Sunset to Next Sunrise

Char

5:10 AM–3:46 AM

Labh

3:46 AM–2:22 AM

Amrit

2:22 AM–12:58 AM

Kaal

12:58 AM–11:35 PM

Shubh

11:35 PM–10:11 PM

Rog

10:11 PM–8:47 PM

Udveg

8:47 PM–7:23 PM

Char

7:23 PM–6:00 PM

Rog

6:00 PM–10:23 PM

Kaal

10:23 PM–2:47 AM

Labh

2:47 AM–7:11 AM

Char

8:22 PM–12:46 AM

Rog

12:46 AM–5:10 AM

This Week in Gangtok

Day	Best Day	Best Night
Fri, Apr 17(today)	Amrit 3:58 PM	Amrit 2:22 AM
Sat, Apr 18	Amrit 7:11 AM	Amrit 8:48 PM
Sun, Apr 19	Labh 3:57 PM	Amrit 12:57 AM
Mon, Apr 20	Labh 7:11 AM	Amrit 5:07 AM
Tue, Apr 21	Amrit 11:34 AM	Amrit 11:34 PM
Wed, Apr 22	Char 7:11 AM	Amrit 3:42 AM
Thu, Apr 23	Labh 11:33 AM	Amrit 10:10 PM
Fri, Apr 24	Amrit 3:55 PM	Amrit 2:18 AM

About Choghadiya in Gangtok

Choghadiya divides the day into 8 equal periods from sunrise to sunset, and the night into 8 equal periods from sunset to the next sunrise. Each period is named Amrit, Shubh, Labh, Char, Udveg, Kaal, or Rog — indicating its quality for activities. In Gangtok, today's sunrise is 5:10 AM IST, and sunset is 6:00 PM IST.

Amrit (best) and Shubh / Labh (good) are ideal for ceremonies, travel, purchases, and new ventures. Udveg, Kaal, Rog are generally avoided for important activities.

Choghadiya — Upcoming 14 Days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is today's best Choghadiya in Gangtok?: Today's best daytime Choghadiya in Gangtok is Shubh from 11:35 AM to 3:58 PM IST.
How many Choghadiya periods are in a day?: There are 8 daytime Choghadiyas (sunrise to sunset) and 8 nighttime Choghadiyas (sunset to next sunrise), making 16 total per day. Each is equal in duration.
Is Choghadiya the same every week?: The sequence changes daily but follows a weekly cycle. The starting name for each day is fixed (e.g., Sunday always starts with Udveg), but the exact times change as sunrise and sunset shift throughout the year.
Can I use Choghadiya for muhurat?: Yes. Amrit and Shubh Choghadiyas are considered excellent for all auspicious activities including muhurat selection, starting businesses, marriage ceremonies, and vehicle purchases.