What time is Rahu Kaal today in Mecca?

Rahu Kaal today in Mecca is 9:10 AM to 10:45 AM GMT+3, which is 11:40 AM to 1:15 PM IST. It is calculated from Mecca's sunrise of 6:00 AM GMT+3.

What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Mecca?

Mecca is 2h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal in Mecca (9:10 AM – 10:45 AM GMT+3) corresponds to 11:40 AM – 1:15 PM IST.

Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Mecca?

Yes. Mecca 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 Mecca Rahu Kaal the same as India?

No. Mecca Rahu Kaal is calculated from Mecca's own sunrise (today 6:00 AM GMT+3), which differs from any Indian city. The timings are entirely different from India-based Rahu Kaal.

Rahu Kaal Today — Mecca, Saudi Arabia

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

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Rahu Kaal …

9:10 AM – 10:45 AM GMT+3

🇮🇳 11:40 AM – 1:15 PM IST

⏳ 1h 35m 🌅 Sunrise 6:00 AM GMT+3

This Week in Mecca

Day	Local Time	🇮🇳 IST	Duration
Fri, Apr 17(today)	9:10 AM – 10:45 AMGMT+3	11:40 AM – 1:15 PM	1h 35m
Sat, Apr 18	7:35 AM – 9:10 AMGMT+3	10:05 AM – 11:40 AM	1h 35m
Sun, Apr 19	3:30 PM – 5:05 PMGMT+3	6:00 PM – 7:35 PM	1h 35m
Mon, Apr 20	5:58 AM – 7:33 AMGMT+3	8:28 AM – 10:03 AM	1h 35m
Tue, Apr 21	1:55 PM – 3:30 PMGMT+3	4:25 PM – 6:00 PM	1h 36m
Wed, Apr 22	10:43 AM – 12:19 PMGMT+3	1:13 PM – 2:49 PM	1h 36m
Thu, Apr 23	12:19 PM – 1:54 PMGMT+3	2:49 PM – 4:24 PM	1h 36m
Fri, Apr 24	9:07 AM – 10:43 AMGMT+3	11:37 AM – 1:13 PM	1h 36m

About Rahu Kaal in Mecca

Mecca's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Mecca's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 6:00 AM GMT+3 (8:30 AM IST). Mecca is 2h 30m behind IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Mecca 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 Mecca's specific latitude (21.4225°) and longitude (39.8261°). Today Mecca has 12 hr 40 min of daylight (sunrise 6:00 AM, sunset 6:40 PMGMT+3).

Today's Rahu Kaal (9:10 AM–10:45 AM GMT+3) is calculated from the same local sunrise (6:00 AM GMT+3) that photography tools use for golden hour: morning 6:00 AM–6:30 AM (30 min) and evening 6:10 PM–6:40 PM (30 min) — all derived from Mecca's precise coordinates. Photography planner for Mecca →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Rahu Kaal today in Mecca?: Rahu Kaal today in Mecca is 9:10 AM to 10:45 AM GMT+3, which is 11:40 AM to 1:15 PM IST. This is based on today's sunrise at 6:00 AM GMT+3.
What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Mecca?: Mecca is 2h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (9:10 AM–10:45 AM GMT+3) corresponds to 11:40 AM–1:15 PM IST.
Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Mecca?: Yes. When Mecca observes DST, the UTC offset changes, shifting the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal by 1 hour. This page recalculates automatically.
Is Mecca Rahu Kaal the same as India?: No. Rahu Kaal in Mecca is calculated from Mecca's own sunrise (6:00 AM GMT+3 today), which is entirely different from India.