What time is Rahu Kaal today in Kandy?

Rahu Kaal today in Kandy is 9:02 AM to 10:34 AM GMT+5:30, which is 9:02 AM to 10:34 AM IST. It is calculated from Kandy's sunrise of 5:58 AM GMT+5:30.

What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Kandy?

Kandy is same timezone as IST. Today's Rahu Kaal in Kandy (9:02 AM – 10:34 AM GMT+5:30) corresponds to 9:02 AM – 10:34 AM IST.

Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Kandy?

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

Is Kandy Rahu Kaal the same as India?

No. Kandy Rahu Kaal is calculated from Kandy's own sunrise (today 5:58 AM GMT+5:30), which differs from any Indian city. The timings are entirely different from India-based Rahu Kaal.

Rahu Kaal Today — Kandy, Sri Lanka

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

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Rahu Kaal …

9:02 AM – 10:34 AM GMT+5:30

🇮🇳 9:02 AM – 10:34 AM IST

⏳ 1h 32m 🌅 Sunrise 5:58 AM GMT+5:30

This Week in Kandy

Day	Local Time	🇮🇳 IST	Duration
Fri, Apr 17(today)	9:02 AM – 10:34 AMGMT+5:30	9:02 AM – 10:34 AM	1h 32m
Sat, Apr 18	7:30 AM – 9:02 AMGMT+5:30	7:30 AM – 9:02 AM	1h 32m
Sun, Apr 19	3:11 PM – 4:43 PMGMT+5:30	3:11 PM – 4:43 PM	1h 32m
Mon, Apr 20	5:57 AM – 7:29 AMGMT+5:30	5:57 AM – 7:29 AM	1h 32m
Tue, Apr 21	1:38 PM – 3:11 PMGMT+5:30	1:38 PM – 3:11 PM	1h 32m
Wed, Apr 22	10:33 AM – 12:06 PMGMT+5:30	10:33 AM – 12:06 PM	1h 33m
Thu, Apr 23	12:06 PM – 1:38 PMGMT+5:30	12:06 PM – 1:38 PM	1h 33m
Fri, Apr 24	9:01 AM – 10:33 AMGMT+5:30	9:01 AM – 10:33 AM	1h 33m

About Rahu Kaal in Kandy

Kandy's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Kandy's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 5:58 AM GMT+5:30 (5:58 AM IST). Kandy is same timezone as IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Kandy 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 Kandy's specific latitude (7.2931°) and longitude (80.635°). Today Kandy has 12 hr 18 min of daylight (sunrise 5:58 AM, sunset 6:16 PMGMT+5:30).

Today's Rahu Kaal (9:02 AM–10:34 AM GMT+5:30) is calculated from the same local sunrise (5:58 AM GMT+5:30) that photography tools use for golden hour: morning 5:58 AM–6:26 AM (28 min) and evening 5:48 PM–6:16 PM (28 min) — all derived from Kandy's precise coordinates.

Rahu Kaal — Upcoming 14 Days

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Rahu Kaal today in Kandy?: Rahu Kaal today in Kandy is 9:02 AM to 10:34 AM GMT+5:30, which is 9:02 AM to 10:34 AM IST. This is based on today's sunrise at 5:58 AM GMT+5:30.
What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Kandy?: Kandy is same timezone as IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (9:02 AM–10:34 AM GMT+5:30) corresponds to 9:02 AM–10:34 AM IST.
Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Kandy?: Kandy does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the IST offset remains constant.
Is Kandy Rahu Kaal the same as India?: No. Rahu Kaal in Kandy is calculated from Kandy's own sunrise (5:58 AM GMT+5:30 today), which is entirely different from India.