Rahu Kaal Today — Lahad Datu, Malaysia
Friday, April 17, 2026 · Based on local Lahad Datu sunrise · 2h 30m ahead of IST
This Week in Lahad Datu
| Day | Local Time | 🇮🇳 IST |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Apr 17(today) | 3:02 AM – 1:34 AMGMT+8 | 12:32 AM – 11:04 PM+1 |
| Sat, Apr 18 | 4:30 AM – 3:02 AMGMT+8 | 2:00 AM – 12:32 AM+1 |
| Sun, Apr 19 | 9:09 PM – 7:41 PMGMT+8 | 6:39 PM – 5:11 PM |
| Mon, Apr 20 | 5:58 AM – 4:29 AMGMT+8 | 3:28 AM – 1:59 AM+1 |
| Tue, Apr 21 | 10:37 PM – 9:09 PMGMT+8 | 8:07 PM – 6:39 PM |
| Wed, Apr 22 | 1:33 AM – 12:05 AMGMT+8 | 11:03 PM – 9:35 PM |
| Thu, Apr 23 | 12:05 AM – 10:37 PMGMT+8 | 9:35 PM – 8:07 PM |
| Fri, Apr 24 | 3:01 AM – 1:33 AMGMT+8 | 12:31 AM – 11:03 PM+1 |
About Rahu Kaal in Lahad Datu
Lahad Datu's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Lahad Datu's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 5:59 AM GMT+8 (3:29 AM IST next day). Lahad Datu is 2h 30m ahead of IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Lahad Datu 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 Lahad Datu's specific latitude (5.0464°) and longitude (118.336°). Today Lahad Datu has 0 hr of daylight (sunrise 5:59 AM, sunset 6:13 PMGMT+8).
Today's Rahu Kaal (3:02 AM–1:34 AM GMT+8) is calculated from the same local sunrise (5:59 AM GMT+8) that photography tools use for golden hour: morning 5:59 AM–6:27 AM (28 min) and evening 5:45 PM–6:13 PM (28 min) — all derived from Lahad Datu's precise coordinates.
Rahu Kaal — Upcoming 14 Days
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is Rahu Kaal today in Lahad Datu?
- Rahu Kaal today in Lahad Datu is 3:02 AM to 1:34 AM GMT+8, which is 12:32 AM to 11:04 PM IST (next day in India). This is based on today's sunrise at 5:59 AM GMT+8.
- What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Lahad Datu?
- Lahad Datu is 2h 30m ahead of IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (3:02 AM–1:34 AM GMT+8) corresponds to 12:32 AM–11:04 PM IST.
- Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Lahad Datu?
- Lahad Datu does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the IST offset remains constant.
- Is Lahad Datu Rahu Kaal the same as India?
- No. Rahu Kaal in Lahad Datu is calculated from Lahad Datu's own sunrise (5:59 AM GMT+8 today), which is entirely different from India.