Rahu Kaal
12:06 – 13:26 5th eighth of the day INAUSPICIOUS PERIODS
Rahu Kaal Today
Wednesday, 18 November 2026 · New Delhi, Delhi, India · avoid starting important work inside these windows
☉ Sunrise 06:45
☾ Sunset 17:26
✦ Wednesday
Yamaganda
08:05 – 09:25 2nd eighth of the dayGulika Kaal
10:46 – 12:06 4th eighth of the dayAbhijit Muhurta
11:42 – 12:30 Solar noon ± 24 minutes; considered auspicious except on Wednesdays.THE WEEK AT A GLANCE
Rahu Kaal falls in a fixed eighth each weekday
Each day is split sunrise→sunset into eight parts; Rahu Kaal occupies a different eighth per weekday, timings follow the day's real sunrise and sunset.
| Weekday | Rahu Kaal portion |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 8th eighth of the day |
| Monday | 2nd eighth of the day |
| Tuesday | 7th eighth of the day |
| Wednesday TODAY | 5th eighth of the day |
| Thursday | 6th eighth of the day |
| Friday | 4th eighth of the day |
| Saturday | 3rd eighth of the day |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What should I avoid in Rahu Kaal?
Tradition says to avoid launching anything important, new work, journeys, purchases, ceremonies, inside the window. Routine work is unaffected.
Why do timings differ across sites?
The eighth-of-day rule is fixed, but sunrise/sunset are not, we compute them from real ephemeris positions for your city, not a flat 6 AM default.
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