Rahu Kaal Today — Columbus, USA
Friday, April 17, 2026 · Based on local Columbus sunrise · 9h 30m behind IST
This Week in Columbus
| Day | Local Time | 🇮🇳 IST |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Apr 17(today) | 4:11 AM – 2:51 AMEDT | 1:41 PM – 12:21 PM |
| Sat, Apr 18 | 5:30 AM – 4:10 AMEDT | 3:00 PM – 1:40 PM |
| Sun, Apr 19 | 10:52 PM – 9:32 PMEDT | 8:22 AM – 7:02 AM |
| Mon, Apr 20 | 6:47 AM – 5:27 AMEDT | 4:17 PM – 2:57 PM |
| Tue, Apr 21 | 12:11 AM – 10:52 PMEDT | 9:41 AM – 8:22 AM |
| Wed, Apr 22 | 2:49 AM – 1:30 AMEDT | 12:19 PM – 11:00 AM |
| Thu, Apr 23 | 1:30 AM – 12:11 AMEDT | 11:00 AM – 9:41 AM |
| Fri, Apr 24 | 4:06 AM – 2:48 AMEDT | 1:36 PM – 12:18 PM |
About Rahu Kaal in Columbus
Columbus's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Columbus's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 6:52 AM EDT (4:22 PM IST). Columbus is 9h 30m behind IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Columbus 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 Columbus's specific latitude (39.9862°) and longitude (-82.9855°). Today Columbus has 0 hr of daylight (sunrise 6:52 AM, sunset 8:11 PMEDT). Columbus observes Daylight Saving Time, so the IST offset changes twice a year — this site handles that automatically.
Today's Rahu Kaal (4:11 AM–2:51 AM EDT) is calculated from the same local sunrise (6:52 AM EDT) that photography tools use for golden hour: morning 6:52 AM–7:28 AM (36 min) and evening 7:35 PM–8:11 PM (0 min) — all derived from Columbus's precise coordinates. Photography planner for Columbus →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is Rahu Kaal today in Columbus?
- Rahu Kaal today in Columbus is 4:11 AM to 2:51 AM EDT, which is 1:41 PM to 12:21 PM IST. This is based on today's sunrise at 6:52 AM EDT.
- What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Columbus?
- Columbus is 9h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (4:11 AM–2:51 AM EDT) corresponds to 1:41 PM–12:21 PM IST.
- Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Columbus?
- Yes. When Columbus observes DST, the UTC offset changes, shifting the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal by 1 hour. This page recalculates automatically.
- Is Columbus Rahu Kaal the same as India?
- No. Rahu Kaal in Columbus is calculated from Columbus's own sunrise (6:52 AM EDT today), which is entirely different from India.