Rahu Kalam Today by City — Vedic Muhurat Index
Rahu Kalam is one of the eight equal divisions of daylight, assigned by classical Vedic muhurat to a specific position by day of week. Per Brihat Samhita, no auspicious activity is begun during this 90-minute window. The exact timing varies by city's sunrise/sunset — pick yours below.
Per-city Rahu Kalam (with Yamaganda + Gulika)
Frequently asked
Is Rahu Kalam the same in every city?
No. Rahu Kalam is computed from sunrise and sunset, which differ by city's latitude and season. Standard mid-year approximations are widely cited but the actual window shifts by 15-45 minutes between cities.
What can I not do during Rahu Kalam?
Classical Vedic muhurat advises against starting new ventures, signing contracts, marriage rituals, important travel, or major financial commitments. Routine activities are not restricted.
Does Rahu Kalam apply at night?
Classically, no. Rahu Kalam is computed only against daylight hours. The classical Brihat Samhita rule is daytime-only.
What is the difference between Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda Kalam, and Gulika Kalam?
All three are inauspicious daily windows of approximately 90 minutes each. Rahu Kalam is assigned to Rahu, Yamaganda to Yama (lord of death), and Gulika to Saturn's son. Most Indian Vedic practitioners check all three before scheduling auspicious events.
How is Rahu Kalam calculated?
Total daylight duration divided into 8 equal octants. Day-of-week determines which octant: Sunday=8th, Monday=2nd, Tuesday=7th, Wednesday=5th, Thursday=6th, Friday=4th, Saturday=3rd (1-indexed from sunrise).