What time is Rahu Kaal today in Jaffna?

Rahu Kaal today in Jaffna is 9:16 AM to 10:47 AM GMT+5:30, which is 9:16 AM to 10:47 AM IST. It is calculated from Jaffna's sunrise of 6:15 AM GMT+5:30.

What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Jaffna?

Jaffna is same timezone as IST. Today's Rahu Kaal in Jaffna (9:16 AM – 10:47 AM GMT+5:30) corresponds to 9:16 AM – 10:47 AM IST.

Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Jaffna?

Jaffna does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the IST offset from Jaffna remains constant year-round.

Is Jaffna Rahu Kaal the same as India?

No. Jaffna Rahu Kaal is calculated from Jaffna's own sunrise (today 6:15 AM GMT+5:30), which differs from any Indian city. The timings are entirely different from India-based Rahu Kaal.

Rahu Kaal Today — Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Friday, March 20, 2026 · Based on local Jaffna sunrise · same timezone as IST

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Rahu Kaal …

9:16 AM – 10:47 AM GMT+5:30

🇮🇳 9:16 AM – 10:47 AM IST

⏳ 1h 31m 🌅 Sunrise 6:15 AM GMT+5:30

This Week in Jaffna

Day	Local Time	🇮🇳 IST	Duration
Fri, Mar 20(today)	9:16 AM – 10:47 AMGMT+5:30	9:16 AM – 10:47 AM	1h 31m
Sat, Mar 21	7:44 AM – 9:15 AMGMT+5:30	7:44 AM – 9:15 AM	1h 31m
Sun, Mar 22	3:19 PM – 4:50 PMGMT+5:30	3:19 PM – 4:50 PM	1h 31m
Mon, Mar 23	6:13 AM – 7:44 AMGMT+5:30	6:13 AM – 7:44 AM	1h 31m
Tue, Mar 24	1:47 PM – 3:18 PMGMT+5:30	1:47 PM – 3:18 PM	1h 31m
Wed, Mar 25	10:45 AM – 12:16 PMGMT+5:30	10:45 AM – 12:16 PM	1h 31m
Thu, Mar 26	12:15 PM – 1:46 PMGMT+5:30	12:15 PM – 1:46 PM	1h 31m
Fri, Mar 27	9:13 AM – 10:44 AMGMT+5:30	9:13 AM – 10:44 AM	1h 31m

About Rahu Kaal in Jaffna

Jaffna's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Jaffna's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 6:15 AM GMT+5:30 (6:15 AM IST). Jaffna is same timezone as IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Jaffna 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 Jaffna's specific latitude (9.6647°) and longitude (80.0167°).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Rahu Kaal today in Jaffna?: Rahu Kaal today in Jaffna is 9:16 AM to 10:47 AM GMT+5:30, which is 9:16 AM to 10:47 AM IST. This is based on today's sunrise at 6:15 AM GMT+5:30.
What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Jaffna?: Jaffna is same timezone as IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (9:16 AM–10:47 AM GMT+5:30) corresponds to 9:16 AM–10:47 AM IST.
Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Jaffna?: Jaffna does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the IST offset remains constant.
Is Jaffna Rahu Kaal the same as India?: No. Rahu Kaal in Jaffna is calculated from Jaffna's own sunrise (6:15 AM GMT+5:30 today), which is entirely different from India.