What time is Rahu Kaal today in Madison?

Rahu Kaal today in Madison is 3:35 AM to 2:16 AM CDT, which is 2:05 PM to 12:46 PM IST. It is calculated from Madison's sunrise of 6:13 AM CDT.

What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Madison?

Madison is 10h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal in Madison (3:35 AM – 2:16 AM CDT) corresponds to 2:05 PM – 12:46 PM IST.

Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Madison?

Yes. Madison 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 Madison Rahu Kaal the same as India?

No. Madison Rahu Kaal is calculated from Madison's own sunrise (today 6:13 AM CDT), which differs from any Indian city. The timings are entirely different from India-based Rahu Kaal.

Rahu Kaal Today — Madison, USA

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Based on local Madison sunrise · 10h 30m behind IST

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Rahu Kaal …

3:35 AM – 2:16 AM CDT

🇮🇳 2:05 PM – 12:46 PM IST

⏳ -2h -19m 🌅 Sunrise 6:13 AM CDT

This Week in Madison

Day	Local Time	🇮🇳 IST	Duration
Fri, Apr 17(today)	3:35 AM – 2:16 AMCDT	2:05 PM – 12:46 PM	-2h -19m
Sat, Apr 18	4:52 AM – 3:33 AMCDT	3:22 PM – 2:03 PM	-2h -19m
Sun, Apr 19	10:19 PM – 9:01 PMCDT	8:49 AM – 7:31 AM	-2h -18m
Mon, Apr 20	6:08 AM – 4:50 AMCDT	4:38 PM – 3:20 PM	-2h -18m
Tue, Apr 21	11:38 PM – 10:21 PMCDT	10:08 AM – 8:51 AM	-2h -18m
Wed, Apr 22	2:13 AM – 12:56 AMCDT	12:43 PM – 11:26 AM	-2h -17m
Thu, Apr 23	12:56 AM – 11:39 PMCDT	11:26 AM – 10:09 AM	-2h -17m
Fri, Apr 24	3:28 AM – 2:12 AMCDT	1:58 PM – 12:42 PM	-2h -17m

About Rahu Kaal in Madison

Madison's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Madison's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 6:13 AM CDT (4:43 PM IST). Madison is 10h 30m behind IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Madison 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 Madison's specific latitude (43.0822°) and longitude (-89.393°). Today Madison has 0 hr of daylight (sunrise 6:13 AM, sunset 7:41 PMCDT). Madison observes Daylight Saving Time, so the IST offset changes twice a year — this site handles that automatically.

Today's Rahu Kaal (3:35 AM–2:16 AM CDT) is calculated from the same local sunrise (6:13 AM CDT) that photography tools use for golden hour: morning 6:13 AM–6:51 AM (38 min) and evening 7:03 PM–7:41 PM (38 min) — all derived from Madison's precise coordinates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Rahu Kaal today in Madison?: Rahu Kaal today in Madison is 3:35 AM to 2:16 AM CDT, which is 2:05 PM to 12:46 PM IST. This is based on today's sunrise at 6:13 AM CDT.
What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Madison?: Madison is 10h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (3:35 AM–2:16 AM CDT) corresponds to 2:05 PM–12:46 PM IST.
Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Madison?: Yes. When Madison observes DST, the UTC offset changes, shifting the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal by 1 hour. This page recalculates automatically.
Is Madison Rahu Kaal the same as India?: No. Rahu Kaal in Madison is calculated from Madison's own sunrise (6:13 AM CDT today), which is entirely different from India.