How long does Rahu Kaal last?

One eighth of the time between sunrise and sunset — roughly ninety minutes on a twelve-hour day, longer in summer and shorter in winter. Since it is measured from sunrise and sunset, it differs by date and by city, and the timing here is calculated for New Delhi.

Why is Rahu Kaal at a different time each day?

The part of the day it falls in changes with the weekday: the second part on Monday, the third on Saturday, the fourth on Friday, the fifth on Wednesday, the sixth on Thursday, the seventh on Tuesday and the eighth on Sunday. The first part of the day is never Rahu Kaal.

What should be avoided during Rahu Kaal?

Beginning a new business or venture, setting out on a journey, griha pravesh, buying a vehicle or jewellery, signing agreements and marriage negotiations.

Does Rahu Kaal affect work that has already started?

No. Work already under way, daily routine, regular jobs and anything urgent are not considered obstructed. The caution applies to the beginning of something new, not to continuing something that began at a suitable time.

Does Rahu Kaal apply at night?

The Rahu Kaal shown here is the daytime one, which divides sunrise to sunset into eight. Some traditions also reckon a night-time division from sunset to the next sunrise, but the daytime period is the one commonly consulted.

Rahu Kaal Today in New Delhi

Thursday, October 22, 2026 — Rahu Kaal 01:30 PM to 02:55 PM

01:30 PM to 02:55 PM

Rahu Kaal Today

October 2026Thursday

Rahu Kaal Timing

01:30 PM to 02:55 PMThursday, October 2026Duration 01 Hours 25 Mins

Rahu Kaal for the next 7 days in New Delhi

Date	Day	Rahu Kaal	Duration
October 22, 2026(selected day)	Thursday	01:30 PM to 02:55 PM	01 Hours 25 Mins
October 23, 2026	Friday	10:40 AM to 12:05 PM	01 Hours 25 Mins
October 24, 2026	Saturday	09:16 AM to 10:40 AM	01 Hours 24 Mins
October 25, 2026	Sunday	04:17 PM to 05:42 PM	01 Hours 24 Mins
October 26, 2026	Monday	07:52 AM to 09:16 AM	01 Hours 24 Mins
October 27, 2026	Tuesday	02:52 PM to 04:16 PM	01 Hours 24 Mins
October 28, 2026	Wednesday	12:04 PM to 01:28 PM	01 Hours 24 Mins
October 29, 2026	Thursday	01:28 PM to 02:51 PM	01 Hours 23 Mins

Rahu Kaal is one eighth of the time from sunrise to sunset, and the weekday decides which eighth; so it changes every day and from city to city.

About Rahu Kaal

What is Rahu Kaal?

The daylight between sunrise and sunset is divided into eight equal parts. One of those parts each day is held to be under Rahu’s influence and is called Rahu Kaal. It occurs every day of the week and is considered inauspicious for beginning anything new.

How long does it last?

One eighth of the daylight — about an hour and a half on a twelve-hour day, longer or shorter as the day is. The first part of the day is never Rahu Kaal.

Which part falls on which day

Weekday	Part of day	Example timing
Monday	2 of 8	7:30 – 9:00 AM
Saturday	3 of 8	9:00 – 10:30 AM
Friday	4 of 8	10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesday	5 of 8	12:00 – 1:30 PM
Thursday	6 of 8	1:30 – 3:00 PM
Tuesday	7 of 8	3:00 – 4:30 PM
Sunday	8 of 8	4:30 – 6:00 PM

The timings in that last column are illustrative only, for a day running 6 am to 6 pm. Real Rahu Kaal is worked out from your city’s actual sunrise and sunset for the date — which is what is shown at the top of this page.

What is avoided during it

Starting a new business, venture or any important undertaking.
Setting out on a journey, particularly a long one.
Griha pravesh, and buying a vehicle or jewellery.
Signing agreements and marriage negotiations.

Work already under way, daily routine and anything urgent are not considered obstructed. Rahu Kaal applies chiefly to the beginning of something new.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rahu Kaal

The daylight is divided into eight equal parts, and one of them each day is held to be under Rahu's influence. That part is Rahu Kaal, and it is considered an inauspicious window for starting anything new.