3 April 2026 (Friday) corresponds to Chaitra (Amanta) Krishna Pratipada (start of Vaishakh month) in the Hindu calendar. The day’s Nakshatra is Chitra until 7:24 PM, then Swati takes over. All major timings are: sunrise around 6:08 AM (Delhi), sunset around 6:40 PM (Delhi) (times vary by location). Rahu Kaal (inauspicious period) is in late morning: roughly 10:51–12:24 PM in Delhi. Key Muhurats include Brahma Muhurat (~4:30–5:30 AM) and Abhijit Muhurat (approx. 12:05–12:54 PM). This date also marks the start of Vaishakh month, a holy period for Hindus, and coincides with Good Friday (Christian observance) on April 3, 2026.
title Key Events – 3 April 2026 05:27 AM : Sunrise (Kolkata) 06:08 AM : Sunrise (Delhi) 06:30 AM : Sunrise (Mumbai) 10:51 AM : Rahu Kaal begins (Delhi) 12:05 PM : Abhijit Muhurat begins 03:30 PM : Yamaganda starts (Delhi) 06:40 PM : Sunset (Delhi) 07:57 PM : Moonrise (approx)
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Moonrise (≈) | Moonset (≈) | Rahu Kaal | Yamaganda | Gulika (Kulik) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 6:08 AM | 6:40 PM | 5:45 AM | 7:03 PM | 10:51 AM – 12:24 PM | 3:30 PM – 5:03 PM | 7:45 AM – 9:18 AM |
| Mumbai | 6:30 AM | 6:52 PM | 5:43 AM | 7:40 PM | 11:09 AM – 12:41 PM | 3:45 PM – 5:17 PM | 8:06 AM – 9:38 AM |
| Kolkata | 5:27 AM | 5:52 PM | 4:12 AM | 7:08 PM | 10:07 AM – 11:39 AM | 2:44 PM – 4:16 PM | 7:03 AM – 8:35 AM |
(Times are local; sunrise/sunset and Rahu/Gulika vary slightly by location.)
Panchang Details (Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana)
On 3 April 2026, the tithi begins as Krishna Paksha Pratipada of Chaitra (which is also Vaisakha by the Purnimanta calendar) until 8:42 AM, after which Krishna Paksha Dwitiya starts. The Nakshatra is Chitra up to ~7:24 PM and then Swati for the remainder. The Yoga is Vyaghata until 2:08 PM, then Harshana thereafter. The Karana is Kaulava until 8:42 AM, then Taitila until night (and Garija after 9:23 PM). These define the day’s lunar attributes.
Sunrise, Sunset, Moon Times
Daylight hours differ by city: e.g. in Delhi, sunrise is about 6:08 AM and sunset ~6:40 PM. In Mumbai it’s roughly 6:30 AM / 6:52 PM, and in Kolkata ~5:27 AM / 5:52 PM. The Moon is nearly full; moonrise is in the evening. Approximate moon times: Delhi ~5:45 PM moonrise, ~7:03 AM moonset; Mumbai ~5:43 PM / 7:40 AM; Kolkata ~4:12 PM / 7:08 AM. (Moon times vary by one day’s passage.)
Auspicious and Inauspicious Muhurats
Classical muhurat periods for this day (location-specific):
- Brahma Muhurat (pre-dawn auspicious) is roughly 4:44–5:32 AM.
- Abhijit Muhurat (mid-day auspicious) is about 12:05–12:54 PM.
- Amrit Kaal (noon auspicious) runs ~12:31–2:14 PM.
The Rahu Kaal (inauspicious) in Delhi is 10:51 AM–12:24 PM (Mumbai: 11:09–12:41 AM; Kolkata: 10:07–11:39 AM). Gulika Kaal is 7:45–9:18 AM in Delhi (Mumbai: 8:06–9:38 AM; Kolkata: 7:03–8:35 AM). Yamaganda Kaal is 3:30–5:03 PM in Delhi (Mumbai: 3:45–5:17 PM; Kolkata: 2:44–4:16 PM). These periods are typically avoided for new ventures.
Cultural/Religious Notes
April 3, 2026 falls on Vaishakh Shukla Pratipada of Vikram Samvat 2083. In many regions this date marks the start of Vaishakh month, a holy period dedicated to devotion and charity. The previous day (April 2) is celebrated as Hanuman Jayanti (Lord Hanuman’s birthday). Also, April 3, 2026 is Good Friday in the Christian calendar (commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus). No major Hindu festival falls exactly on this date, but devotees may note the auspicious Abhijit and Brahma muhurats for prayers or rituals.