What time is Rahu Kaal today in Durham?

Rahu Kaal today in Durham is 9:57 AM to 11:36 AM EDT, which is 7:27 PM to 9:06 PM IST. It is calculated from Durham's sunrise of 6:40 AM EDT.

What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Durham?

Durham is 9h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal in Durham (9:57 AM – 11:36 AM EDT) corresponds to 7:27 PM – 9:06 PM IST.

Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Durham?

Yes. Durham 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 Durham Rahu Kaal the same as India?

No. Durham Rahu Kaal is calculated from Durham's own sunrise (today 6:40 AM EDT), which differs from any Indian city. The timings are entirely different from India-based Rahu Kaal.

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

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9:57 AM – 11:36 AM EDT

🇮🇳 7:27 PM – 9:06 PM IST

⏳ 1h 39m 🌅 Sunrise 6:40 AM EDT

This Week in Durham

Day	Local Time	🇮🇳 IST	Duration
Fri, Apr 17(today)	9:57 AM – 11:36 AMEDT	7:27 PM – 9:06 PM	1h 39m
Sat, Apr 18	8:18 AM – 9:57 AMEDT	5:48 PM – 7:27 PM	1h 39m
Sun, Apr 19	4:32 PM – 6:11 PMEDT	2:02 AM – 3:41 AM⁺¹	1h 39m
Mon, Apr 20	6:37 AM – 8:16 AMEDT	4:07 PM – 5:46 PM	1h 39m
Tue, Apr 21	2:53 PM – 4:33 PMEDT	12:23 AM – 2:03 AM⁺¹	1h 40m
Wed, Apr 22	11:34 AM – 1:14 PMEDT	9:04 PM – 10:44 PM	1h 40m
Thu, Apr 23	1:14 PM – 2:54 PMEDT	10:44 PM – 12:24 AM	1h 40m
Fri, Apr 24	9:53 AM – 11:33 AMEDT	7:23 PM – 9:03 PM	1h 41m

About Rahu Kaal in Durham

Durham's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Durham's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 6:40 AM EDT (4:10 PM IST). Durham is 9h 30m behind IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Durham 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 Durham's specific latitude (35.9792°) and longitude (-78.9022°). Today Durham has 13 hr 10 min of daylight (sunrise 6:40 AM, sunset 7:50 PMEDT). Durham observes Daylight Saving Time, so the IST offset changes twice a year — this site handles that automatically.

Today's Rahu Kaal (9:57 AM–11:36 AM EDT) is calculated from the same local sunrise (6:40 AM EDT) that photography tools use for golden hour: morning 6:40 AM–7:15 AM (35 min) and evening 7:15 PM–7:50 PM (35 min) — all derived from Durham's precise coordinates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Rahu Kaal today in Durham?: Rahu Kaal today in Durham is 9:57 AM to 11:36 AM EDT, which is 7:27 PM to 9:06 PM IST. This is based on today's sunrise at 6:40 AM EDT.
What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Durham?: Durham is 9h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (9:57 AM–11:36 AM EDT) corresponds to 7:27 PM–9:06 PM IST.
Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Durham?: Yes. When Durham observes DST, the UTC offset changes, shifting the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal by 1 hour. This page recalculates automatically.
Is Durham Rahu Kaal the same as India?: No. Rahu Kaal in Durham is calculated from Durham's own sunrise (6:40 AM EDT today), which is entirely different from India.