What time is Rahu Kaal today in Chicago?

Rahu Kaal today in Chicago is 3:56 AM to 2:27 AM CDT, which is 2:26 PM to 12:57 PM IST. It is calculated from Chicago's sunrise of 6:55 AM CDT.

What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Chicago?

Chicago is 10h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal in Chicago (3:56 AM – 2:27 AM CDT) corresponds to 2:26 PM – 12:57 PM IST.

Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Chicago?

Yes. Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time. When clocks change, the UTC offset shifts, which also changes the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal. This site recalculates the offset automatically for each date.

Is Chicago Rahu Kaal the same as India?

No. Chicago Rahu Kaal is calculated from Chicago's own sunrise (today 6:55 AM CDT), which differs from any Indian city. The timings are entirely different from India-based Rahu Kaal.

Rahu Kaal Today — Chicago, USA

Friday, March 20, 2026 · Based on local Chicago sunrise · 10h 30m behind IST

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Rahu Kaal …

3:56 AM – 2:27 AM CDT

🇮🇳 2:26 PM – 12:57 PM IST

⏳ -2h -29m 🌅 Sunrise 6:55 AM CDT

This Week in Chicago

Day	Local Time	🇮🇳 IST	Duration
Fri, Mar 20(today)	3:56 AM – 2:27 AMCDT	2:26 PM – 12:57 PM	-2h -29m
Sat, Mar 21	5:24 AM – 3:55 AMCDT	3:54 PM – 2:25 PM	-2h -29m
Sun, Mar 22	10:01 PM – 8:32 PMCDT	8:31 AM – 7:02 AM	-2h -28m
Mon, Mar 23	6:50 AM – 5:21 AMCDT	5:20 PM – 3:51 PM	-2h -28m
Tue, Mar 24	11:29 PM – 10:01 PMCDT	9:59 AM – 8:31 AM	-2h -28m
Wed, Mar 25	2:23 AM – 12:56 AMCDT	12:53 PM – 11:26 AM	-2h -27m
Thu, Mar 26	12:56 AM – 11:29 PMCDT	11:26 AM – 9:59 AM	-2h -27m
Fri, Mar 27	3:49 AM – 2:22 AMCDT	2:19 PM – 12:52 PM	-2h -27m

About Rahu Kaal in Chicago

Chicago's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Chicago's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 6:55 AM CDT (5:25 PM IST). Chicago is 10h 30m behind IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Chicago time and the corresponding IST equivalent — useful when coordinating with family in India.

Unlike most panchang apps which show India-based Rahu Kaal, this page calculates the correct inauspicious period for Chicago's specific latitude (41.8375°) and longitude (-87.6866°). Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, so the IST offset changes twice a year — this site handles that automatically.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Rahu Kaal today in Chicago?: Rahu Kaal today in Chicago is 3:56 AM to 2:27 AM CDT, which is 2:26 PM to 12:57 PM IST. This is based on today's sunrise at 6:55 AM CDT.
What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Chicago?: Chicago is 10h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (3:56 AM–2:27 AM CDT) corresponds to 2:26 PM–12:57 PM IST.
Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Chicago?: Yes. When Chicago observes DST, the UTC offset changes, shifting the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal by 1 hour. This page recalculates automatically.
Is Chicago Rahu Kaal the same as India?: No. Rahu Kaal in Chicago is calculated from Chicago's own sunrise (6:55 AM CDT today), which is entirely different from India.