What time is Rahu Kaal today in Colombo?

Rahu Kaal today in Colombo is 9:06 AM to 10:38 AM GMT+5:30, which is 9:06 AM to 10:38 AM IST. It is calculated from Colombo's sunrise of 6:02 AM GMT+5:30.

What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Colombo?

Colombo is same timezone as IST. Today's Rahu Kaal in Colombo (9:06 AM – 10:38 AM GMT+5:30) corresponds to 9:06 AM – 10:38 AM IST.

Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Colombo?

Colombo does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the IST offset from Colombo remains constant year-round.

Is Colombo Rahu Kaal the same as India?

No. Colombo Rahu Kaal is calculated from Colombo's own sunrise (today 6:02 AM GMT+5:30), which differs from any Indian city. The timings are entirely different from India-based Rahu Kaal.

Rahu Kaal Today — Colombo, Sri Lanka

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Based on local Colombo sunrise · same timezone as IST

📅 Go to date:

Rahu Kaal …

9:06 AM – 10:38 AM GMT+5:30

🇮🇳 9:06 AM – 10:38 AM IST

⏳ 1h 32m 🌅 Sunrise 6:02 AM GMT+5:30

This Week in Colombo

Day	Local Time	🇮🇳 IST	Duration
Fri, Apr 17(today)	9:06 AM – 10:38 AMGMT+5:30	9:06 AM – 10:38 AM	1h 32m
Sat, Apr 18	7:33 AM – 9:05 AMGMT+5:30	7:33 AM – 9:05 AM	1h 32m
Sun, Apr 19	3:14 PM – 4:46 PMGMT+5:30	3:14 PM – 4:46 PM	1h 32m
Mon, Apr 20	6:01 AM – 7:33 AMGMT+5:30	6:01 AM – 7:33 AM	1h 32m
Tue, Apr 21	1:41 PM – 3:13 PMGMT+5:30	1:41 PM – 3:13 PM	1h 32m
Wed, Apr 22	10:36 AM – 12:09 PMGMT+5:30	10:36 AM – 12:09 PM	1h 32m
Thu, Apr 23	12:09 PM – 1:41 PMGMT+5:30	12:09 PM – 1:41 PM	1h 32m
Fri, Apr 24	9:03 AM – 10:36 AMGMT+5:30	9:03 AM – 10:36 AM	1h 32m

About Rahu Kaal in Colombo

Colombo's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Colombo's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 6:02 AM GMT+5:30 (6:02 AM IST). Colombo is same timezone as IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Colombo 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 Colombo's specific latitude (6.9167°) and longitude (79.8333°). Today Colombo has 12 hr 17 min of daylight (sunrise 6:02 AM, sunset 6:19 PMGMT+5:30).

Today's Rahu Kaal (9:06 AM–10:38 AM GMT+5:30) is calculated from the same local sunrise (6:02 AM GMT+5:30) that photography tools use for golden hour: morning 6:02 AM–6:30 AM (28 min) and evening 5:51 PM–6:19 PM (28 min) — all derived from Colombo's precise coordinates.

Rahu Kaal — Upcoming 14 Days

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Rahu Kaal today in Colombo?: Rahu Kaal today in Colombo is 9:06 AM to 10:38 AM GMT+5:30, which is 9:06 AM to 10:38 AM IST. This is based on today's sunrise at 6:02 AM GMT+5:30.
What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Colombo?: Colombo is same timezone as IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (9:06 AM–10:38 AM GMT+5:30) corresponds to 9:06 AM–10:38 AM IST.
Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Colombo?: Colombo does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the IST offset remains constant.
Is Colombo Rahu Kaal the same as India?: No. Rahu Kaal in Colombo is calculated from Colombo's own sunrise (6:02 AM GMT+5:30 today), which is entirely different from India.