Choghadiya Today — Richmond, USA
Friday, March 20, 2026 · Day & Night Choghadiya · Sunrise 7:14 AM EDT · 9h 30m behind IST
☀️ Day Choghadiya — Sunrise to Sunset
Char
7:14 AM–8:44 AM
🇮🇳 4:44 PM
Labh
8:44 AM–10:15 AM
🇮🇳 6:14 PM
Amrit
10:15 AM–11:46 AM
🇮🇳 7:45 PM
Kaal
11:46 AM–1:17 PM
🇮🇳 9:16 PM
Shubh
1:17 PM–2:48 PM
🇮🇳 10:47 PM
Rog
2:48 PM–4:19 PM
🇮🇳 12:18 AM+1
Udveg
4:19 PM–5:50 PM
🇮🇳 1:49 AM+1
Char
5:50 PM–7:21 PM
🇮🇳 3:20 AM+1
Kaal
8:50 PM–10:19 PM
🇮🇳 6:20 AM
Labh
10:19 PM–11:48 PM
🇮🇳 7:49 AM
Udveg
11:48 PM–1:17 AM
🇮🇳 9:18 AM
Shubh
1:17 AM–2:46 AM
🇮🇳 10:47 AM
Amrit
2:46 AM–4:15 AM
🇮🇳 12:16 PM
Char
4:15 AM–5:44 AM
🇮🇳 1:45 PM
Rog
5:44 AM–7:14 AM
🇮🇳 3:14 PM
🌙 Night Choghadiya — Sunset to Next Sunrise
Rog
7:21 PM–8:50 PM
🇮🇳 4:51 AM+1
This Week in Richmond
| Day | Best Day | Best Night |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Mar 20(today) | Amrit 10:15 AM | – |
| Sat, Mar 21 | Amrit 4:19 PM | Labh 7:22 PM |
| Sun, Mar 22 | Amrit 11:45 AM | Shubh 7:23 PM |
| Mon, Mar 23 | Amrit 7:10 AM | Char 7:23 PM |
| Tue, Mar 24 | Amrit 1:16 PM | – |
| Wed, Mar 25 | Amrit 8:39 AM | – |
| Thu, Mar 26 | Amrit 2:48 PM | Amrit 7:26 PM |
| Fri, Mar 27 | Amrit 10:09 AM | – |
About Choghadiya in Richmond
Richmond's Choghadiya is calculated from Richmond's actual local sunrise (7:14 AM EDT today) and sunset (7:21 PM EDT). Richmond is 9h 30m behind IST. Each period shows both local Richmond time and its IST equivalent, so you can coordinate auspicious timing with family in India.
Choghadiya has 8 daytime and 8 nighttime periods. Amrit (best), Shubh, and Labh (good) are ideal for ceremonies, travel, and new ventures. Udveg, Kaal, Rog are inauspicious.
Choghadiya — Upcoming 14 Days
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is today's best Choghadiya in Richmond?
- Today's best daytime Choghadiya in Richmond is Labh from 8:44 AM–10:15 AM EDT (6:14 PM–7:45 PM IST).
- What is the IST equivalent of Choghadiya in Richmond?
- Richmond is 9h 30m behind IST. This page shows IST equivalents for every Choghadiya period so diaspora Indians can compare with family in India.
- Does DST affect Choghadiya in Richmond?
- Yes. When Richmond observes DST, the UTC offset shifts, changing the IST equivalent of each period. This page handles that automatically.
- How many Choghadiya periods are in a day?
- There are 8 daytime and 8 nighttime Choghadiyas, making 16 total. Each daytime period is 1h 31m.