What time is Rahu Kaal today in Jaffna?

Rahu Kaal today in Jaffna is 9:04 AM to 10:36 AM GMT+5:30, which is 9:04 AM to 10:36 AM IST. It is calculated from Jaffna's sunrise of 5:59 AM GMT+5:30.

What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Jaffna?

Jaffna is same timezone as IST. Today's Rahu Kaal in Jaffna (9:04 AM – 10:36 AM GMT+5:30) corresponds to 9:04 AM – 10:36 AM IST.

Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Jaffna?

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

Is Jaffna Rahu Kaal the same as India?

No. Jaffna Rahu Kaal is calculated from Jaffna's own sunrise (today 5:59 AM GMT+5:30), which differs from any Indian city. The timings are entirely different from India-based Rahu Kaal.

Rahu Kaal Today — Jaffna, Sri Lanka

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

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Rahu Kaal …

9:04 AM – 10:36 AM GMT+5:30

🇮🇳 9:04 AM – 10:36 AM IST

⏳ 1h 33m 🌅 Sunrise 5:59 AM GMT+5:30

This Week in Jaffna

Day	Local Time	🇮🇳 IST	Duration
Fri, Apr 17(today)	9:04 AM – 10:36 AMGMT+5:30	9:04 AM – 10:36 AM	1h 33m
Sat, Apr 18	7:31 AM – 9:04 AMGMT+5:30	7:31 AM – 9:04 AM	1h 33m
Sun, Apr 19	3:14 PM – 4:47 PMGMT+5:30	3:14 PM – 4:47 PM	1h 33m
Mon, Apr 20	5:58 AM – 7:30 AMGMT+5:30	5:58 AM – 7:30 AM	1h 33m
Tue, Apr 21	1:41 PM – 3:14 PMGMT+5:30	1:41 PM – 3:14 PM	1h 33m
Wed, Apr 22	10:35 AM – 12:08 PMGMT+5:30	10:35 AM – 12:08 PM	1h 33m
Thu, Apr 23	12:08 PM – 1:41 PMGMT+5:30	12:08 PM – 1:41 PM	1h 33m
Fri, Apr 24	9:02 AM – 10:35 AMGMT+5:30	9:02 AM – 10:35 AM	1h 33m

About Rahu Kaal in Jaffna

Jaffna's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Jaffna's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 5:59 AM GMT+5:30 (5:59 AM IST). Jaffna is same timezone as IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Jaffna 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 Jaffna's specific latitude (9.6647°) and longitude (80.0167°). Today Jaffna has 12 hr 21 min of daylight (sunrise 5:59 AM, sunset 6:20 PMGMT+5:30).

Today's Rahu Kaal (9:04 AM–10:36 AM GMT+5:30) is calculated from the same local sunrise (5:59 AM GMT+5:30) that photography tools use for golden hour: morning 5:59 AM–6:27 AM (28 min) and evening 5:52 PM–6:20 PM (28 min) — all derived from Jaffna's precise coordinates.

Rahu Kaal — Upcoming 14 Days

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Rahu Kaal today in Jaffna?: Rahu Kaal today in Jaffna is 9:04 AM to 10:36 AM GMT+5:30, which is 9:04 AM to 10:36 AM IST. This is based on today's sunrise at 5:59 AM GMT+5:30.
What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Jaffna?: Jaffna is same timezone as IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (9:04 AM–10:36 AM GMT+5:30) corresponds to 9:04 AM–10:36 AM IST.
Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Jaffna?: Jaffna does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the IST offset remains constant.
Is Jaffna Rahu Kaal the same as India?: No. Rahu Kaal in Jaffna is calculated from Jaffna's own sunrise (5:59 AM GMT+5:30 today), which is entirely different from India.