1Thu
October 2026
Begins: 4:52 am, 1 Oct
Ends: 6:05 am, 1 Oct
Duration: 1h 12m · Sunrise: 6:05 am
Shubha (auspicious)•Muhurat · Dawn twilight · 1.5 muhurtas before sunrise, ending at sunrise
Pratah Sandhya
The sacred pre-sunrise twilight period for Sandhyavandanam, Gayatri Japa, and Surya Arghya.
Next occurrence4:58 am, 21 Oct
Begins4:58 am
Ends6:13 am
Sunrise6:13 am
Sunset5:44 pm
Night Length12h 28m
Duration1h 15m
October 2026 Schedule
Place: India
2Fri
October 2026
Begins: 4:53 am, 2 Oct
Ends: 6:06 am, 2 Oct
Duration: 1h 12m · Sunrise: 6:06 am
3Sat
October 2026
Begins: 4:53 am, 3 Oct
Ends: 6:06 am, 3 Oct
Duration: 1h 13m · Sunrise: 6:06 am
4Sun
October 2026
Begins: 4:53 am, 4 Oct
Ends: 6:06 am, 4 Oct
Duration: 1h 13m · Sunrise: 6:06 am
5Mon
October 2026
Begins: 4:54 am, 5 Oct
Ends: 6:07 am, 5 Oct
Duration: 1h 13m · Sunrise: 6:07 am
6Tue
October 2026
Begins: 4:54 am, 6 Oct
Ends: 6:07 am, 6 Oct
Duration: 1h 13m · Sunrise: 6:07 am
7Wed
October 2026
Begins: 4:54 am, 7 Oct
Ends: 6:07 am, 7 Oct
Duration: 1h 13m · Sunrise: 6:07 am
8Thu
October 2026
Begins: 4:54 am, 8 Oct
Ends: 6:08 am, 8 Oct
Duration: 1h 13m · Sunrise: 6:08 am
9Fri
October 2026
Begins: 4:54 am, 9 Oct
Ends: 6:08 am, 9 Oct
Duration: 1h 13m · Sunrise: 6:08 am
10Sat
October 2026
Begins: 4:54 am, 10 Oct
Ends: 6:08 am, 10 Oct
Duration: 1h 13m · Sunrise: 6:08 am
11Sun
October 2026
Begins: 4:55 am, 11 Oct
Ends: 6:09 am, 11 Oct
Duration: 1h 14m · Sunrise: 6:09 am
12Mon
October 2026
Begins: 4:55 am, 12 Oct
Ends: 6:09 am, 12 Oct
Duration: 1h 14m · Sunrise: 6:09 am
13Tue
October 2026
Begins: 4:55 am, 13 Oct
Ends: 6:09 am, 13 Oct
Duration: 1h 14m · Sunrise: 6:09 am
14Wed
October 2026
Begins: 4:56 am, 14 Oct
Ends: 6:10 am, 14 Oct
Duration: 1h 14m · Sunrise: 6:10 am
15Thu
October 2026
Begins: 4:56 am, 15 Oct
Ends: 6:10 am, 15 Oct
Duration: 1h 14m · Sunrise: 6:10 am
16Fri
October 2026
Begins: 4:56 am, 16 Oct
Ends: 6:11 am, 16 Oct
Duration: 1h 14m · Sunrise: 6:11 am
17Sat
October 2026
Begins: 4:56 am, 17 Oct
Ends: 6:11 am, 17 Oct
Duration: 1h 14m · Sunrise: 6:11 am
18Sun
October 2026
Begins: 4:56 am, 18 Oct
Ends: 6:11 am, 18 Oct
Duration: 1h 14m · Sunrise: 6:11 am
19Mon
October 2026
Begins: 4:57 am, 19 Oct
Ends: 6:12 am, 19 Oct
Duration: 1h 15m · Sunrise: 6:12 am
20Tue
October 2026
Begins: 4:57 am, 20 Oct
Ends: 6:12 am, 20 Oct
Duration: 1h 15m · Sunrise: 6:12 am
21Wed
October 2026
Begins: 4:58 am, 21 Oct
Ends: 6:13 am, 21 Oct
Duration: 1h 15m · Sunrise: 6:13 am
22Thu
October 2026
Begins: 4:58 am, 22 Oct
Ends: 6:13 am, 22 Oct
Duration: 1h 15m · Sunrise: 6:13 am
23Fri
October 2026
Begins: 4:58 am, 23 Oct
Ends: 6:14 am, 23 Oct
Duration: 1h 15m · Sunrise: 6:14 am
24Sat
October 2026
Begins: 4:58 am, 24 Oct
Ends: 6:14 am, 24 Oct
Duration: 1h 15m · Sunrise: 6:14 am
25Sun
October 2026
Begins: 4:59 am, 25 Oct
Ends: 6:15 am, 25 Oct
Duration: 1h 15m · Sunrise: 6:15 am
26Mon
October 2026
Begins: 4:59 am, 26 Oct
Ends: 6:15 am, 26 Oct
Duration: 1h 15m · Sunrise: 6:15 am
27Tue
October 2026
Begins: 5:00 am, 27 Oct
Ends: 6:16 am, 27 Oct
Duration: 1h 16m · Sunrise: 6:16 am
28Wed
October 2026
Begins: 5:00 am, 28 Oct
Ends: 6:16 am, 28 Oct
Duration: 1h 16m · Sunrise: 6:16 am
29Thu
October 2026
Begins: 5:01 am, 29 Oct
Ends: 6:17 am, 29 Oct
Duration: 1h 16m · Sunrise: 6:17 am
30Fri
October 2026
Begins: 5:01 am, 30 Oct
Ends: 6:17 am, 30 Oct
Duration: 1h 16m · Sunrise: 6:17 am
31Sat
October 2026
Begins: 5:02 am, 31 Oct
Ends: 6:18 am, 31 Oct
Duration: 1h 16m · Sunrise: 6:18 am
About Pratah Sandhya
Pratah Sandhya is the sacred morning twilight period that connects the end of the night with the rising of the Sun. In Vedic scripture, this auspicious transition—known as the morning Sandhya—is hailed as one of the three primary daily conjunctions (Tri-Sandhya) for spiritual renewal.
- Dawn twilight
- 1.5 muhurtas before sunrise, ending at sunrise
- About 72 minutes (3 ghatis)
- Sandhyavandanam, Gayatri japa, Surya arghya
Traditionally beginning approximately 3 Ghatis (1.5 Muhurtas or about 72 minutes) before sunrise, Pratah Sandhya is the prescribed time for performing Sandhyavandanam, invoking the sacred Gayatri Mantra, offering Surya Arghya (water libation), and practicing pranayama. The subtle dawn atmosphere enhances concentration and dissolves mental fatigue.
Traditional Significance
Pratah Sandhya is the first of the three daily junctions (Tri-Sandhya). The dharma texts advise beginning the morning Sandhyavandanam while the stars are still visible and completing it with an offering of water to the Sun at sunrise.
Timings are calculated precisely from the local sunrise and preceding night duration for your selected location. Performing spiritual observances before the sun's disc appears on the horizon is considered especially meritorious in Vedic tradition.
Times are worked out for the place you have chosen (India until you choose one). For the whole day at your place, open the daily panchang.