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. It is calculated from Columbus's sunrise of 6:52 AM EDT.

What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Columbus?

Columbus is 9h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal in Columbus (4:11 AM – 2:51 AM EDT) corresponds to 1:41 PM – 12:21 PM IST.

Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Columbus?

Yes. Columbus 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 Columbus Rahu Kaal the same as India?

No. Columbus Rahu Kaal is calculated from Columbus's own sunrise (today 6:52 AM EDT), which differs from any Indian city. The timings are entirely different from India-based Rahu Kaal.

Rahu Kaal Today — Columbus, USA

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Based on local Columbus sunrise · 9h 30m behind IST

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4:11 AM – 2:51 AM EDT

🇮🇳 1:41 PM – 12:21 PM IST

⏳ -2h -20m 🌅 Sunrise 6:52 AM EDT

This Week in Columbus

Day	Local Time	🇮🇳 IST	Duration
Fri, Apr 17(today)	4:11 AM – 2:51 AMEDT	1:41 PM – 12:21 PM	-2h -20m
Sat, Apr 18	5:30 AM – 4:10 AMEDT	3:00 PM – 1:40 PM	-2h -20m
Sun, Apr 19	10:52 PM – 9:32 PMEDT	8:22 AM – 7:02 AM	-2h -19m
Mon, Apr 20	6:47 AM – 5:27 AMEDT	4:17 PM – 2:57 PM	-2h -19m
Tue, Apr 21	12:11 AM – 10:52 PMEDT	9:41 AM – 8:22 AM	-2h -19m
Wed, Apr 22	2:49 AM – 1:30 AMEDT	12:19 PM – 11:00 AM	-2h -19m
Thu, Apr 23	1:30 AM – 12:11 AMEDT	11:00 AM – 9:41 AM	-2h -18m
Fri, Apr 24	4:06 AM – 2:48 AMEDT	1:36 PM – 12:18 PM	-2h -18m

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.