What time is Rahu Kaal today in Washington?

Rahu Kaal today in Washington is 10:14 AM to 11:45 AM EDT, which is 7:44 PM to 9:15 PM IST. It is calculated from Washington's sunrise of 7:13 AM EDT.

What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Washington?

Washington is 9h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal in Washington (10:14 AM – 11:45 AM EDT) corresponds to 7:44 PM – 9:15 PM IST.

Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Washington?

Yes. Washington 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 Washington Rahu Kaal the same as India?

No. Washington Rahu Kaal is calculated from Washington's own sunrise (today 7:13 AM EDT), which differs from any Indian city. The timings are entirely different from India-based Rahu Kaal.

Rahu Kaal Today — Washington, USA

Friday, March 20, 2026 · Based on local Washington sunrise · 9h 30m behind IST

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Rahu Kaal …

10:14 AM – 11:45 AM EDT

🇮🇳 7:44 PM – 9:15 PM IST

⏳ 1h 31m 🌅 Sunrise 7:13 AM EDT

This Week in Washington

Day	Local Time	🇮🇳 IST	Duration
Fri, Mar 20(today)	10:14 AM – 11:45 AMEDT	7:44 PM – 9:15 PM	1h 31m
Sat, Mar 21	8:42 AM – 10:13 AMEDT	6:12 PM – 7:43 PM	1h 31m
Sun, Mar 22	4:18 PM – 5:49 PMEDT	1:48 AM – 3:19 AM⁺¹	1h 32m
Mon, Mar 23	7:08 AM – 8:39 AMEDT	4:38 PM – 6:09 PM	1h 32m
Tue, Mar 24	2:46 PM – 4:18 PMEDT	12:16 AM – 1:48 AM⁺¹	1h 32m
Wed, Mar 25	11:42 AM – 1:14 PMEDT	9:12 PM – 10:44 PM	1h 32m
Thu, Mar 26	1:14 PM – 2:46 PMEDT	10:44 PM – 12:16 AM	1h 33m
Fri, Mar 27	10:07 AM – 11:40 AMEDT	7:37 PM – 9:10 PM	1h 33m

About Rahu Kaal in Washington

Washington's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Washington's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 7:13 AM EDT (4:43 PM IST). Washington is 9h 30m behind IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Washington 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 Washington's specific latitude (38.9047°) and longitude (-77.0163°). Washington 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 Washington?: Rahu Kaal today in Washington is 10:14 AM to 11:45 AM EDT, which is 7:44 PM to 9:15 PM IST. This is based on today's sunrise at 7:13 AM EDT.
What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Washington?: Washington is 9h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (10:14 AM–11:45 AM EDT) corresponds to 7:44 PM–9:15 PM IST.
Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Washington?: Yes. When Washington observes DST, the UTC offset changes, shifting the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal by 1 hour. This page recalculates automatically.
Is Washington Rahu Kaal the same as India?: No. Rahu Kaal in Washington is calculated from Washington's own sunrise (7:13 AM EDT today), which is entirely different from India.