Rahu Kaal Today — Bakersfield, USA

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Based on local Bakersfield sunrise · 12h 30m behind IST

Rahu Kaal
3:39 AM – 2:17 AM PDT
🇮🇳 4:09 PM – 2:47 PM IST
⏳ -2h -21m 🌅 Sunrise 6:22 AM PDT

This Week in Bakersfield

DayLocal Time🇮🇳 ISTDuration
Fri, Apr 17(today)3:39 AM – 2:17 AMPDT4:09 PM – 2:47 PM-2h -21m
Sat, Apr 184:58 AM – 3:37 AMPDT5:28 PM – 4:07 PM-2h -21m
Sun, Apr 1910:13 PM – 8:52 PMPDT10:43 AM – 9:22 AM-2h -21m
Mon, Apr 206:18 AM – 4:57 AMPDT6:48 PM – 5:27 PM-2h -21m
Tue, Apr 2111:34 PM – 10:14 PMPDT12:04 PM – 10:44 AM-2h -20m
Wed, Apr 222:14 AM – 12:54 AMPDT2:44 PM – 1:24 PM-2h -20m
Thu, Apr 2312:54 AM – 11:34 PMPDT1:24 PM – 12:04 PM-2h -20m
Fri, Apr 243:33 AM – 2:13 AMPDT4:03 PM – 2:43 PM-2h -20m

About Rahu Kaal in Bakersfield

Bakersfield's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Bakersfield's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 6:22 AM PDT (6:52 PM IST). Bakersfield is 12h 30m behind IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield's specific latitude (35.3529°) and longitude (-119.0359°). Today Bakersfield has 0 hr of daylight (sunrise 6:22 AM, sunset 7:30 PMPDT). Bakersfield observes Daylight Saving Time, so the IST offset changes twice a year — this site handles that automatically.

Today's Rahu Kaal (3:39 AM–2:17 AM PDT) is calculated from the same local sunrise (6:22 AM PDT) that photography tools use for golden hour: morning 6:22 AM–6:56 AM (34 min) and evening 6:55 PM–7:30 PM (35 min) — all derived from Bakersfield's precise coordinates.

Rahu Kaal — Upcoming 14 Days

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Rahu Kaal today in Bakersfield?
Rahu Kaal today in Bakersfield is 3:39 AM to 2:17 AM PDT, which is 4:09 PM to 2:47 PM IST. This is based on today's sunrise at 6:22 AM PDT.
What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 12h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (3:39 AM–2:17 AM PDT) corresponds to 4:09 PM–2:47 PM IST.
Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Bakersfield?
Yes. When Bakersfield observes DST, the UTC offset changes, shifting the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal by 1 hour. This page recalculates automatically.
Is Bakersfield Rahu Kaal the same as India?
No. Rahu Kaal in Bakersfield is calculated from Bakersfield's own sunrise (6:22 AM PDT today), which is entirely different from India.