December 2026 has 11 auspicious days for Naamkaran (Naming) Muhurat: 3, 4, 6, 13, 14, 16, 17, 20, 23, 30, 31 December. Below are the exact time window, nakshatra, tithi and Moon sign for each day (Delhi time). For your city use the muhurat tool; before any major ceremony also check Chandra-bala from your own chart.
| Date | Time window | Nakshatra | Tithi | Moon sign |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 December Thursday | 06:58 AM – 06:58 AM, 4 Dec | Uttara Phalguni, Hasta | Dashami, Ekadashi | Virgo |
| 4 December Friday | 06:58 AM – 06:59 AM, 5 Dec | Hasta, Chitra | Ekadashi, Dvadashi | Virgo → Libra (11:02 PM) |
| 6 December Sunday | 07:00 AM – 01:38 PM | Swati | Trayodashi | Libra |
| 13 December Sunday | 04:48 PM – 07:05 AM, 14 Dec | Shravana | Panchami | Capricorn |
| 14 December Monday | 07:05 AM – 09:12 AM | Shravana | Panchami | Capricorn |
| 16 December Wednesday | 07:07 AM – 02:02 PM | Shatabhisha | Saptami | Aquarius |
| 17 December Thursday | 03:30 PM – 11:26 PM | Uttara Bhadrapada | Ashtami | Pisces |
| 20 December Sunday | 07:09 AM – 02:55 PM | Ashvini | Ekadashi | Aries |
| 23 December Wednesday | 10:47 AM – 04:53 AM, 24 Dec | Mrigashira | Purnima | Taurus → Gemini (06:25 PM) |
| 30 December Wednesday | 07:13 AM – 07:14 AM, 31 Dec | Uttara Phalguni, Hasta | Saptami, Ashtami | Virgo |
| 31 December Thursday | 07:14 AM – 12:32 PM | Hasta | Ashtami | Virgo |
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When is Naamkaran (Naming) Muhurat in December 2026?
11 auspicious days: 3, 4, 6, 13, 14, 16, 17, 20, 23, 30, 31 December (Delhi time; each day's window is in the table above).
Are these times the same for every city?
No — sunrise and the time zone change the windows. Use the muhurat tool and enter your city for exact local times.
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