What time is Rahu Kaal today in Al Qatif?

Rahu Kaal today in Al Qatif is 8:27 AM to 10:03 AM GMT+3, which is 10:57 AM to 12:33 PM IST. It is calculated from Al Qatif's sunrise of 5:15 AM GMT+3.

What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Al Qatif?

Al Qatif is 2h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal in Al Qatif (8:27 AM – 10:03 AM GMT+3) corresponds to 10:57 AM – 12:33 PM IST.

Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Al Qatif?

Yes. Al Qatif 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 Al Qatif Rahu Kaal the same as India?

No. Al Qatif Rahu Kaal is calculated from Al Qatif's own sunrise (today 5:15 AM GMT+3), which differs from any Indian city. The timings are entirely different from India-based Rahu Kaal.

Rahu Kaal Today — Al Qatif, Saudi Arabia

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Based on local Al Qatif sunrise · 2h 30m behind IST

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Rahu Kaal …

8:27 AM – 10:03 AM GMT+3

🇮🇳 10:57 AM – 12:33 PM IST

⏳ 1h 36m 🌅 Sunrise 5:15 AM GMT+3

This Week in Al Qatif

Day	Local Time	🇮🇳 IST	Duration
Fri, Apr 17(today)	8:27 AM – 10:03 AMGMT+3	10:57 AM – 12:33 PM	1h 36m
Sat, Apr 18	6:50 AM – 8:26 AMGMT+3	9:20 AM – 10:56 AM	1h 36m
Sun, Apr 19	2:52 PM – 4:28 PMGMT+3	5:22 PM – 6:58 PM	1h 37m
Mon, Apr 20	5:12 AM – 6:48 AMGMT+3	7:42 AM – 9:18 AM	1h 37m
Tue, Apr 21	1:15 PM – 2:52 PMGMT+3	3:45 PM – 5:22 PM	1h 37m
Wed, Apr 22	10:01 AM – 11:38 AMGMT+3	12:31 PM – 2:08 PM	1h 37m
Thu, Apr 23	11:38 AM – 1:15 PMGMT+3	2:08 PM – 3:45 PM	1h 37m
Fri, Apr 24	8:23 AM – 10:01 AMGMT+3	10:53 AM – 12:31 PM	1h 37m

About Rahu Kaal in Al Qatif

Al Qatif's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Al Qatif's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 5:15 AM GMT+3 (7:45 AM IST). Al Qatif is 2h 30m behind IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Al Qatif 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 Al Qatif's specific latitude (26.5196°) and longitude (50.0115°). Today Al Qatif has 12 hr 49 min of daylight (sunrise 5:15 AM, sunset 6:04 PMGMT+3).

Today's Rahu Kaal (8:27 AM–10:03 AM GMT+3) is calculated from the same local sunrise (5:15 AM GMT+3) that photography tools use for golden hour: morning 5:15 AM–5:46 AM (31 min) and evening 5:33 PM–6:04 PM (31 min) — all derived from Al Qatif's precise coordinates.

Rahu Kaal — Upcoming 14 Days

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Rahu Kaal today in Al Qatif?: Rahu Kaal today in Al Qatif is 8:27 AM to 10:03 AM GMT+3, which is 10:57 AM to 12:33 PM IST. This is based on today's sunrise at 5:15 AM GMT+3.
What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Al Qatif?: Al Qatif is 2h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (8:27 AM–10:03 AM GMT+3) corresponds to 10:57 AM–12:33 PM IST.
Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Al Qatif?: Yes. When Al Qatif observes DST, the UTC offset changes, shifting the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal by 1 hour. This page recalculates automatically.
Is Al Qatif Rahu Kaal the same as India?: No. Rahu Kaal in Al Qatif is calculated from Al Qatif's own sunrise (5:15 AM GMT+3 today), which is entirely different from India.