What time is Rahu Kaal today in Salem?

Rahu Kaal today in Salem is 4:17 AM to 2:48 AM PDT, which is 4:47 PM to 3:18 PM IST. It is calculated from Salem's sunrise of 7:16 AM PDT.

What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Salem?

Salem is 12h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal in Salem (4:17 AM – 2:48 AM PDT) corresponds to 4:47 PM – 3:18 PM IST.

Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Salem?

Yes. Salem 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 Salem Rahu Kaal the same as India?

No. Salem Rahu Kaal is calculated from Salem's own sunrise (today 7:16 AM PDT), which differs from any Indian city. The timings are entirely different from India-based Rahu Kaal.

Rahu Kaal Today — Salem, USA

Friday, March 20, 2026 · Based on local Salem sunrise · 12h 30m behind IST

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Rahu Kaal …

4:17 AM – 2:48 AM PDT

🇮🇳 4:47 PM – 3:18 PM IST

⏳ -2h -29m 🌅 Sunrise 7:16 AM PDT

This Week in Salem

Day	Local Time	🇮🇳 IST	Duration
Fri, Mar 20(today)	4:17 AM – 2:48 AMPDT	4:47 PM – 3:18 PM	-2h -29m
Sat, Mar 21	5:45 AM – 4:16 AMPDT	6:15 PM – 4:46 PM	-2h -29m
Sun, Mar 22	10:22 PM – 8:54 PMPDT	10:52 AM – 9:24 AM	-2h -28m
Mon, Mar 23	7:10 AM – 5:42 AMPDT	7:40 PM – 6:12 PM	-2h -28m
Tue, Mar 24	11:50 PM – 10:23 PMPDT	12:20 PM – 10:53 AM	-2h -28m
Wed, Mar 25	2:45 AM – 1:18 AMPDT	3:15 PM – 1:48 PM	-2h -27m
Thu, Mar 26	1:18 AM – 11:51 PMPDT	1:48 PM – 12:21 PM	-2h -27m
Fri, Mar 27	4:10 AM – 2:43 AMPDT	4:40 PM – 3:13 PM	-2h -26m

About Rahu Kaal in Salem

Salem's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Salem's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 7:16 AM PDT (7:46 PM IST). Salem is 12h 30m behind IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Salem 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 Salem's specific latitude (44.9233°) and longitude (-123.0244°). Salem 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 Salem?: Rahu Kaal today in Salem is 4:17 AM to 2:48 AM PDT, which is 4:47 PM to 3:18 PM IST. This is based on today's sunrise at 7:16 AM PDT.
What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Salem?: Salem is 12h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (4:17 AM–2:48 AM PDT) corresponds to 4:47 PM–3:18 PM IST.
Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Salem?: Yes. When Salem observes DST, the UTC offset changes, shifting the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal by 1 hour. This page recalculates automatically.
Is Salem Rahu Kaal the same as India?: No. Rahu Kaal in Salem is calculated from Salem's own sunrise (7:16 AM PDT today), which is entirely different from India.