What time is Rahu Kaal today in Machakos?

Rahu Kaal today in Machakos is 9:29 AM to 10:59 AM GMT+3, which is 11:59 AM to 1:29 PM IST. It is calculated from Machakos's sunrise of 6:28 AM GMT+3.

What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Machakos?

Machakos is 2h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal in Machakos (9:29 AM – 10:59 AM GMT+3) corresponds to 11:59 AM – 1:29 PM IST.

Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Machakos?

Yes. Machakos 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 Machakos Rahu Kaal the same as India?

No. Machakos Rahu Kaal is calculated from Machakos's own sunrise (today 6:28 AM GMT+3), which differs from any Indian city. The timings are entirely different from India-based Rahu Kaal.

Rahu Kaal Today — Machakos, Kenya

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Based on local Machakos sunrise · 2h 30m behind IST

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Rahu Kaal …

9:29 AM – 10:59 AM GMT+3

🇮🇳 11:59 AM – 1:29 PM IST

⏳ 1h 31m 🌅 Sunrise 6:28 AM GMT+3

This Week in Machakos

Day	Local Time	🇮🇳 IST	Duration
Fri, Apr 17(today)	9:29 AM – 10:59 AMGMT+3	11:59 AM – 1:29 PM	1h 31m
Sat, Apr 18	7:58 AM – 9:29 AMGMT+3	10:28 AM – 11:59 AM	1h 31m
Sun, Apr 19	3:31 PM – 5:01 PMGMT+3	6:01 PM – 7:31 PM	1h 31m
Mon, Apr 20	6:28 AM – 7:58 AMGMT+3	8:58 AM – 10:28 AM	1h 31m
Tue, Apr 21	2:00 PM – 3:30 PMGMT+3	4:30 PM – 6:00 PM	1h 31m
Wed, Apr 22	10:58 AM – 12:29 PMGMT+3	1:28 PM – 2:59 PM	1h 31m
Thu, Apr 23	12:29 PM – 1:59 PMGMT+3	2:59 PM – 4:29 PM	1h 31m
Fri, Apr 24	9:28 AM – 10:58 AMGMT+3	11:58 AM – 1:28 PM	1h 31m

About Rahu Kaal in Machakos

Machakos's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Machakos's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 6:28 AM GMT+3 (8:58 AM IST). Machakos is 2h 30m behind IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Machakos 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 Machakos's specific latitude (-1.5167°) and longitude (37.2667°). Today Machakos has 12 hr 5 min of daylight (sunrise 6:28 AM, sunset 6:33 PMGMT+3).

Today's Rahu Kaal (9:29 AM–10:59 AM GMT+3) is calculated from the same local sunrise (6:28 AM GMT+3) that photography tools use for golden hour: morning 6:28 AM–6:56 AM (28 min) and evening 6:05 PM–6:33 PM (28 min) — all derived from Machakos's precise coordinates.

Rahu Kaal — Upcoming 14 Days

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Rahu Kaal today in Machakos?: Rahu Kaal today in Machakos is 9:29 AM to 10:59 AM GMT+3, which is 11:59 AM to 1:29 PM IST. This is based on today's sunrise at 6:28 AM GMT+3.
What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Machakos?: Machakos is 2h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (9:29 AM–10:59 AM GMT+3) corresponds to 11:59 AM–1:29 PM IST.
Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Machakos?: Yes. When Machakos observes DST, the UTC offset changes, shifting the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal by 1 hour. This page recalculates automatically.
Is Machakos Rahu Kaal the same as India?: No. Rahu Kaal in Machakos is calculated from Machakos's own sunrise (6:28 AM GMT+3 today), which is entirely different from India.