Question 1

What is Rahu Kaal today?

Accepted Answer

Today's Rahu Kaal is 08:52 AM to 10:36 AM IST (New Delhi). Rahu Kaal is a 90-minute inauspicious window each day, governed by Rahu, during which new ventures should be avoided.

Question 2

How is Rahu Kaal calculated?

Accepted Answer

Rahu Kaal is calculated by dividing the daylight hours (sunrise to sunset) into 8 equal parts. The specific part assigned to Rahu depends on the day of the week: Monday is 2nd part, Saturday is 3rd, Friday is 4th, Wednesday is 5th, Thursday is 6th, Tuesday is 7th, Sunday is 8th.

Question 3

What should be avoided during Rahu Kaal?

Accepted Answer

Avoid starting new business ventures, signing contracts, beginning travel, purchasing property, or performing auspicious ceremonies during Rahu Kaal. However, worship of Rahu or Durga is considered beneficial during this window.

Question 4

Does Rahu Kaal differ by city?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Rahu Kaal differs by city because it is calculated from the local sunrise time, which varies by latitude and longitude. Mumbai and Delhi have different Rahu Kaal windows even on the same day.

City	Start	End
New Delhi	08:52 AM	10:36 AM
Mumbai	09:20 AM	10:59 AM
Bengaluru	09:07 AM	10:43 AM
Chennai	08:56 AM	10:32 AM
Kolkata	08:14 AM	09:55 AM
Hyderabad	08:59 AM	10:37 AM
Pune	09:16 AM	10:55 AM
Ahmedabad	09:17 AM	10:58 AM
Jaipur	09:00 AM	10:43 AM
Lucknow	08:39 AM	10:23 AM

Rahu Kaal Today — Saturday, 13 June 2026

Major Indian cities (today)