Rahu Kaal Today
Rahu Kaal is a period of approximately 90 minutes each day that is considered inauspicious for starting new ventures in Hindu tradition. It is calculated based on the time between sunrise and sunset and is different for each weekday.
This tool computes rahu kaal for the next 7 days for your selected Indian city. It uses the Drik panchangam-js library to determine sunrise, sunset and the inauspicious period. Select your city and click the button to see the table.
Important: This is a reference tool. Final decisions for religious or important matters should be confirmed with a local panchang or priest.
Formula
Sunrise and Sunset from Observer(city) getPanchangam(utcDate, observer) → rahuKalamStart, rahuKalamEnd Repeat for 7 days
Example
Delhi, 16 September 2026. Today is Wednesday. Rahu Kaal: 12:15 PM to 01:45 PM IST.
How to Use
- 1. Select your Indian city.
- 2. Click "Show Rahu Kaal".
- 3. Read the 7-day table of rahu kaal timings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rahu Kaal?
A daily inauspicious period of roughly 90 minutes, ruled by Rahu, which is avoided for new beginnings.
Is Rahu Kaal the same everywhere?
No. It depends on local sunrise and sunset, so it changes by city and weekday.
Can I do regular work in Rahu Kaal?
Routine work is fine. It is mainly avoided for starting important new activities.
Is my data stored?
No. The calculation runs in your browser and no data is saved.