What time is Rahu Kaal today in Matara?

Rahu Kaal today in Matara is 9:03 AM to 10:35 AM GMT+5:30, which is 9:03 AM to 10:35 AM IST. It is calculated from Matara's sunrise of 6:00 AM GMT+5:30.

What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Matara?

Matara is same timezone as IST. Today's Rahu Kaal in Matara (9:03 AM – 10:35 AM GMT+5:30) corresponds to 9:03 AM – 10:35 AM IST.

Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Matara?

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

Is Matara Rahu Kaal the same as India?

No. Matara Rahu Kaal is calculated from Matara's own sunrise (today 6:00 AM GMT+5:30), which differs from any Indian city. The timings are entirely different from India-based Rahu Kaal.

Rahu Kaal Today — Matara, Sri Lanka

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

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Rahu Kaal …

9:03 AM – 10:35 AM GMT+5:30

🇮🇳 9:03 AM – 10:35 AM IST

⏳ 1h 32m 🌅 Sunrise 6:00 AM GMT+5:30

This Week in Matara

Day	Local Time	🇮🇳 IST	Duration
Fri, Apr 17(today)	9:03 AM – 10:35 AMGMT+5:30	9:03 AM – 10:35 AM	1h 32m
Sat, Apr 18	7:31 AM – 9:03 AMGMT+5:30	7:31 AM – 9:03 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	5:59 AM – 7:31 AMGMT+5:30	5:59 AM – 7:31 AM	1h 32m
Tue, Apr 21	1:38 PM – 3:10 PMGMT+5:30	1:38 PM – 3:10 PM	1h 32m
Wed, Apr 22	10:34 AM – 12:06 PMGMT+5:30	10:34 AM – 12:06 PM	1h 32m
Thu, Apr 23	12:06 PM – 1:38 PMGMT+5:30	12:06 PM – 1:38 PM	1h 32m
Fri, Apr 24	9:01 AM – 10:33 AMGMT+5:30	9:01 AM – 10:33 AM	1h 32m

About Rahu Kaal in Matara

Matara's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Matara's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 6:00 AM GMT+5:30 (6:00 AM IST). Matara is same timezone as IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Matara 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 Matara's specific latitude (5.95°) and longitude (80.5333°). Today Matara has 12 hr 15 min of daylight (sunrise 6:00 AM, sunset 6:15 PMGMT+5:30).

Today's Rahu Kaal (9:03 AM–10:35 AM GMT+5:30) is calculated from the same local sunrise (6:00 AM GMT+5:30) that photography tools use for golden hour: morning 6:00 AM–6:28 AM (28 min) and evening 5:47 PM–6:15 PM (28 min) — all derived from Matara's precise coordinates.

Rahu Kaal — Upcoming 14 Days

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Rahu Kaal today in Matara?: Rahu Kaal today in Matara is 9:03 AM to 10:35 AM GMT+5:30, which is 9:03 AM to 10:35 AM IST. This is based on today's sunrise at 6:00 AM GMT+5:30.
What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Matara?: Matara is same timezone as IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (9:03 AM–10:35 AM GMT+5:30) corresponds to 9:03 AM–10:35 AM IST.
Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Matara?: Matara does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the IST offset remains constant.
Is Matara Rahu Kaal the same as India?: No. Rahu Kaal in Matara is calculated from Matara's own sunrise (6:00 AM GMT+5:30 today), which is entirely different from India.