Rahu Kaal Today — Bakersfield, USA
Friday, April 17, 2026 · Based on local Bakersfield sunrise · 12h 30m behind IST
This Week in Bakersfield
| Day | Local Time | 🇮🇳 IST |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Apr 17(today) | 3:39 AM – 2:17 AMPDT | 4:09 PM – 2:47 PM |
| Sat, Apr 18 | 4:58 AM – 3:37 AMPDT | 5:28 PM – 4:07 PM |
| Sun, Apr 19 | 10:13 PM – 8:52 PMPDT | 10:43 AM – 9:22 AM |
| Mon, Apr 20 | 6:18 AM – 4:57 AMPDT | 6:48 PM – 5:27 PM |
| Tue, Apr 21 | 11:34 PM – 10:14 PMPDT | 12:04 PM – 10:44 AM |
| Wed, Apr 22 | 2:14 AM – 12:54 AMPDT | 2:44 PM – 1:24 PM |
| Thu, Apr 23 | 12:54 AM – 11:34 PMPDT | 1:24 PM – 12:04 PM |
| Fri, Apr 24 | 3:33 AM – 2:13 AMPDT | 4:03 PM – 2:43 PM |
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.
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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.