What time is Rahu Kaal today in Chicago?

Rahu Kaal today in Chicago is 3:29 AM to 2:09 AM CDT, which is 1:59 PM to 12:39 PM IST. It is calculated from Chicago's sunrise of 6:08 AM CDT.

What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Chicago?

Chicago is 10h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal in Chicago (3:29 AM – 2:09 AM CDT) corresponds to 1:59 PM – 12:39 PM IST.

Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Chicago?

Yes. Chicago 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 Chicago Rahu Kaal the same as India?

No. Chicago Rahu Kaal is calculated from Chicago's own sunrise (today 6:08 AM CDT), which differs from any Indian city. The timings are entirely different from India-based Rahu Kaal.

Rahu Kaal Today — Chicago, USA

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Based on local Chicago sunrise · 10h 30m behind IST

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Rahu Kaal …

3:29 AM – 2:09 AM CDT

🇮🇳 1:59 PM – 12:39 PM IST

⏳ -2h -19m 🌅 Sunrise 6:08 AM CDT

This Week in Chicago

Day	Local Time	🇮🇳 IST	Duration
Fri, Apr 17(today)	3:29 AM – 2:09 AMCDT	1:59 PM – 12:39 PM	-2h -19m
Sat, Apr 18	4:47 AM – 3:28 AMCDT	3:17 PM – 1:58 PM	-2h -19m
Sun, Apr 19	10:12 PM – 8:53 PMCDT	8:42 AM – 7:23 AM	-2h -19m
Mon, Apr 20	6:03 AM – 4:44 AMCDT	4:33 PM – 3:14 PM	-2h -18m
Tue, Apr 21	11:31 PM – 10:13 PMCDT	10:01 AM – 8:43 AM	-2h -18m
Wed, Apr 22	2:06 AM – 12:49 AMCDT	12:36 PM – 11:19 AM	-2h -18m
Thu, Apr 23	12:49 AM – 11:31 PMCDT	11:19 AM – 10:01 AM	-2h -17m
Fri, Apr 24	3:22 AM – 2:05 AMCDT	1:52 PM – 12:35 PM	-2h -17m

About Rahu Kaal in Chicago

Chicago's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Chicago's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 6:08 AM CDT (4:38 PM IST). Chicago is 10h 30m behind IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Chicago 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 Chicago's specific latitude (41.8375°) and longitude (-87.6866°). Today Chicago has 0 hr of daylight (sunrise 6:08 AM, sunset 7:32 PMCDT). Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, so the IST offset changes twice a year — this site handles that automatically.

Today's Rahu Kaal (3:29 AM–2:09 AM CDT) is calculated from the same local sunrise (6:08 AM CDT) that photography tools use for golden hour: morning 6:08 AM–6:45 AM (37 min) and evening 6:55 PM–7:32 PM (0 min) — all derived from Chicago's precise coordinates. Photography planner for Chicago →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Rahu Kaal today in Chicago?: Rahu Kaal today in Chicago is 3:29 AM to 2:09 AM CDT, which is 1:59 PM to 12:39 PM IST. This is based on today's sunrise at 6:08 AM CDT.
What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Chicago?: Chicago is 10h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (3:29 AM–2:09 AM CDT) corresponds to 1:59 PM–12:39 PM IST.
Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Chicago?: Yes. When Chicago observes DST, the UTC offset changes, shifting the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal by 1 hour. This page recalculates automatically.
Is Chicago Rahu Kaal the same as India?: No. Rahu Kaal in Chicago is calculated from Chicago's own sunrise (6:08 AM CDT today), which is entirely different from India.