Rahu Kaal Today
Today's Rahu Kaal, Gulika Kaal and Yamaganda — computed from Delhi's real sunrise, with the weekly table and every city.
Today — Tuesday, 25 Aug
Rahu Kaal today in Delhi is 03:37 PM to 05:14 PM.
Also written Rahu Kalam or Rahukalam. Avoid starting new, auspicious work during these windows — the timing shifts with each city's own sunrise and sunset, so pick your city below.
Sunrise 05:55 AMSunset 06:51 PM(Delhi, India)
Sunrise to sunset is split into eight equal parts. For Delhi today, the 7th segment is Rahu Kaal.
- Rahu Kaal
- 03:37 PM–05:14 PM
- Gulika Kaal
- 10:46 AM–12:23 PM
- Yamaganda
- 07:32 AM–09:09 AM
See Rahu Kaal for another city
Each city page shows the full 7-day timing computed from that city's own sunrise.
Rahu Kaal this week — Delhi
The next 7 days from today.
| Day | Date | Rahu Kaal | Gulika Kaal | Yamaganda |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 25 Aug | 03:37 PM – 05:14 PM | 10:46 AM – 12:23 PM | 07:32 AM – 09:09 AM |
| Wednesday | 26 Aug | 12:23 PM – 02:00 PM | 09:09 AM – 10:46 AM | 05:56 AM – 07:32 AM |
| Thursday | 27 Aug | 01:59 PM – 03:36 PM | 07:33 AM – 09:09 AM | 05:12 PM – 06:49 PM |
| Friday | 28 Aug | 10:46 AM – 12:22 PM | 05:57 AM – 07:33 AM | 03:35 PM – 05:11 PM |
| Saturday | 29 Aug | 09:10 AM – 10:46 AM | 03:34 PM – 05:11 PM | 01:58 PM – 03:34 PM |
| Sunday | 30 Aug | 05:10 PM – 06:46 PM | 01:58 PM – 03:34 PM | 10:46 AM – 12:22 PM |
| Monday | 31 Aug | 07:34 AM – 09:10 AM | 12:21 PM – 01:57 PM | 09:10 AM – 10:46 AM |
How Rahu Kaal is calculated
The day from sunrise to sunset is divided into eight equal parts. Which part is Rahu Kaal is fixed for each weekday — that is why the clock time changes with your city and the season, while the segment does not.
| Weekday | Rahu Kaal segment (of 8) |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 8th segment |
| Monday | 2nd segment |
| Tuesday | 7th segment |
| Wednesday | 5th segment |
| Thursday | 6th segment |
| Friday | 4th segment |
| Saturday | 3rd segment |
Rahu Kaal depends on your city's actual sunrise and sunset — see exact timings for your city.
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Rahu Kaal — Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Rahu Kaal today?
Rahu Kaal is one of eight equal parts the day (sunrise to sunset) is divided into, and which part it falls in is fixed for each weekday. The window shown above is computed from Delhi's real sunrise and sunset. The clock time differs in every city — pick your city below for exact local timings.
What should you not do during Rahu Kaal?
Avoid starting new, auspicious activities — beginning a journey, a housewarming, a wedding muhurat, a new business or important signings. Work already underway may continue; the restriction is on beginnings.
How does Rahu Kaal change through the week?
Rahu Kaal falls in a different part of the day for each weekday — early morning on Monday, late morning on Saturday, and so on. The full Monday-to-Sunday table is shown above.
What is the difference between Rahu Kaal, Gulika Kaal and Yamaganda?
All three are inauspicious daily periods. Rahu Kaal is the most strictly avoided; Gulika Kaal (son of Shani) is considered comparatively gentler and even suitable for some lasting works; Yamaganda is also avoided for new beginnings.
What if Rahu Kaal cannot be avoided?
If the task is unavoidable, remember your Ishta Devata or Hanuman before starting, and you may chant 'Om Raam Rahave Namah'. Rahu Kaal does not restrict daily routine or ongoing work.
Can you start travel during Rahu Kaal?
Beginning a new journey during Rahu Kaal is traditionally avoided. If it is unavoidable, some make a small symbolic departure (prasthan) before Rahu Kaal and leave later. Travel already underway may continue without concern.
Can a wedding or housewarming be held during Rahu Kaal?
No — the muhurat for a wedding, housewarming (griha pravesh), engagement or other auspicious rite is kept outside Rahu Kaal. Check today's Rahu Kaal above and choose a time before or after it.
Rahu Kaal guides
Learn how Rahu Kaal is calculated for your city, what to do when you can't avoid the window, and how it relates to the other inauspicious daily periods (Yamaganda, Gulika).