Rahu Kaal Today — Arambagh, West Bengal
Friday, March 20, 2026 · Based on Arambagh sunrise
This Week in Arambagh
| Day | Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Fri, Mar 20(today) | 8:45 AM – 10:15 AM |
| Sat, Mar 21 | 7:13 AM – 8:44 AM |
| Sun, Mar 22 | 2:48 PM – 4:19 PM |
| Mon, Mar 23 | 5:41 AM – 7:12 AM |
| Tue, Mar 24 | 1:16 PM – 2:48 PM |
| Wed, Mar 25 | 10:13 AM – 11:45 AM |
| Thu, Mar 26 | 11:45 AM – 1:16 PM |
| Fri, Mar 27 | 8:40 AM – 10:12 AM |
About Rahu Kaal in Arambagh
Arambagh's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Arambagh's actual local sunrise each day, which currently falls at 5:44 AM IST. Located in West Bengal, Arambagh shares the Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30) timezone, so Rahu Kaal times here are the same as seen on any Indian panchang — but calculated precisely for today's date, not a fixed seasonal estimate.
Rahu Kaal is a daily inauspicious period observed across most Hindu traditions. It corresponds to one of eight equal segments of the daytime (sunrise to sunset), with the specific segment varying by weekday. Today being Friday, Rahu Kaal falls in the 4th daytime segment.
Rahu Kaal — Upcoming 14 Days
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is Rahu Kaal today in Arambagh?
- Rahu Kaal today in Arambagh is 8:45 AM to 10:15 AM IST (1h 31m). It is based on today's sunrise of 5:44 AM IST.
- Does Rahu Kaal change daily?
- Yes. Rahu Kaal is based on the day's actual sunrise and sunset. In Arambagh, today's sunrise is 5:44 AM IST, giving a day length of approximately 91 minutes per segment.
- What should I avoid during Rahu Kaal?
- During Rahu Kaal, Hindu tradition advises avoiding starting new ventures, signing contracts, making major purchases, beginning journeys, or performing ceremonies. Routine work and already-started activities are generally considered fine to continue.
- Is this Rahu Kaal time correct for Arambagh?
- Yes. This Rahu Kaal is calculated specifically for Arambagh (lat 22.88°, lng 87.78°) using a NOAA-based solar calculation algorithm. It uses today's actual astronomical sunrise and sunset in Arambagh, not a generic India-wide estimate.