Rahu Kaal Today — Christchurch, New Zealand

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Based on local Christchurch sunrise · 6h 30m ahead of IST

Rahu Kaal
5:24 AM – 3:46 AM GMT+12
🇮🇳 10:54 PM – 9:16 PM IST
⏳ -2h -38m 🌅 Sunrise 7:03 AM GMT+12

This Week in Christchurch

DayLocal Time🇮🇳 ISTDuration
Sat, Apr 18(today)5:24 AM – 3:46 AMGMT+1210:54 PM – 9:16 PM-2h -38m
Sun, Apr 199:10 PM – 7:31 PMGMT+122:40 PM – 1:01 PM-2h -39m
Mon, Apr 207:06 AM – 5:26 AMGMT+1212:36 AM – 10:56 PM+1-2h -39m
Tue, Apr 2110:48 PM – 9:09 PMGMT+124:18 PM – 2:39 PM-2h -40m
Wed, Apr 222:08 AM – 12:28 AMGMT+127:38 PM – 5:58 PM-2h -40m
Thu, Apr 2312:28 AM – 10:47 PMGMT+125:58 PM – 4:17 PM-2h -40m
Fri, Apr 243:48 AM – 2:08 AMGMT+129:18 PM – 7:38 PM-2h -41m
Sat, Apr 255:30 AM – 3:49 AMGMT+1211:00 PM – 9:19 PM-2h -41m

About Rahu Kaal in Christchurch

Christchurch's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Christchurch's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 7:03 AM GMT+12 (12:33 AM IST). Christchurch is 6h 30m ahead of IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Christchurch 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 Christchurch's specific latitude (-43.5311°) and longitude (172.6361°). Today Christchurch has 0 hr of daylight (sunrise 7:03 AM, sunset 5:55 PMGMT+12).

Today's Rahu Kaal (5:24 AM–3:46 AM GMT+12) is calculated from the same local sunrise (7:03 AM GMT+12) that photography tools use for golden hour: morning 7:03 AM–7:43 AM (40 min) and evening 5:16 PM–5:55 PM (39 min) — all derived from Christchurch's precise coordinates.

Rahu Kaal — Upcoming 14 Days

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Rahu Kaal today in Christchurch?
Rahu Kaal today in Christchurch is 5:24 AM to 3:46 AM GMT+12, which is 10:54 PM to 9:16 PM IST. This is based on today's sunrise at 7:03 AM GMT+12.
What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Christchurch?
Christchurch is 6h 30m ahead of IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (5:24 AM–3:46 AM GMT+12) corresponds to 10:54 PM–9:16 PM IST.
Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Christchurch?
Christchurch does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the IST offset remains constant.
Is Christchurch Rahu Kaal the same as India?
No. Rahu Kaal in Christchurch is calculated from Christchurch's own sunrise (7:03 AM GMT+12 today), which is entirely different from India.