Jain Pachchakkhaan: Daily Vrat & Fasting Timings
Jain Pachchakkhaan timings calculated from the selected location's sunrise, sunset and next sunrise.
Thursday, 8 October 2026
Current Pachchakkhaan
Night First Prahar
5:55 pm - 8:58 pm
First nighttime Prahar
Day Pachchakkhaan
Four Prahars and Jain Pachchakkhaan timings
| Pachchakkhaan | Time | Nature |
|---|---|---|
Day First PraharDay First daytime Prahar | 6:08 am-9:04 am | Day |
NavkarshiPachchakkhaan 48 minutes after sunrise | 6:56 am | Pachchakkhaan |
Day Second PraharDay Second daytime Prahar | 9:04 am-12:01 pm | Day |
PorshiPachchakkhaan Beginning of the second Day Prahar | 9:04 am | Pachchakkhaan |
Sadha PorshiPachchakkhaan One and a half Prahars after sunrise | 10:33 am | Pachchakkhaan |
Day Third PraharDay Third daytime Prahar | 12:01 pm-2:58 pm | Day |
PurimaddhaPachchakkhaan Beginning of the third Day Prahar | 12:01 pm | Pachchakkhaan |
Day Fourth PraharDay Fourth daytime Prahar | 2:58 pm-5:55 pm | Day |
AvaddhaPachchakkhaan Beginning of the fourth Day Prahar | 2:58 pm | Pachchakkhaan |
ChoviharPachchakkhaan 48 minutes before sunset | 5:07 pm | Pachchakkhaan |
Night Pachchakkhaan
Four Prahars from sunset to next sunrise
| Pachchakkhaan | Time | Nature |
|---|---|---|
Night First PraharNOWNight First nighttime Prahar | 5:55 pm-8:58 pm | Night |
Evening PratikramanNOWPachchakkhaan Begins at sunset | 5:55 pm | Pachchakkhaan |
Night Second PraharNight Second nighttime Prahar | 8:58 pm-12:01 am | Night |
Santhara PorshiPachchakkhaan Beginning of the second Night Prahar | 8:58 pm | Pachchakkhaan |
Night Third PraharNight Third nighttime Prahar | 12:01 am-3:04 am | Night |
NishitaPachchakkhaan Beginning of the third Night Prahar | 12:01 am | Pachchakkhaan |
Night Fourth PraharNight Fourth nighttime Prahar | 3:04 am-6:08 am | Night |
Morning PratikramanPachchakkhaan Beginning of the fourth Night Prahar | 3:04 am | Pachchakkhaan |
About Jain Pachchakkhaan Calculation
Pachchakkhaan refers to a formal renunciation or undertaking in Jain practice.
The daytime from sunrise to sunset is divided into four Prahars. Each Prahar is one quarter of the local daylight duration.
The nighttime from sunset to the following sunrise is divided into four Prahars. Day and night Prahars therefore change according to the selected location and date.
Navkarshi is 48 minutes after sunrise. Porshi begins at the second Day Prahar, Sadha Porshi occurs one and a half Day Prahars after sunrise, Purimaddha begins at the third Day Prahar, and Avaddha begins at the fourth Day Prahar.
Chovihar is 48 minutes before sunset. Evening Pratikraman begins at sunset, Santhara Porshi begins at the second Night Prahar, Nishita begins at the third Night Prahar, and Morning Pratikraman begins at the fourth Night Prahar.
Traditional Jain observance can differ between sects, gacchas, sanghs and local panchangs. For religious observance, follow the guidance of your Jain tradition or religious teacher.