What time is Rahu Kaal today in Palmerston North?

Rahu Kaal today in Palmerston North is 5:09 AM to 3:32 AM GMT+12, which is 10:39 PM to 9:02 PM IST. It is calculated from Palmerston North's sunrise of 6:47 AM GMT+12.

What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Palmerston North?

Palmerston North is 6h 30m ahead of IST. Today's Rahu Kaal in Palmerston North (5:09 AM – 3:32 AM GMT+12) corresponds to 10:39 PM – 9:02 PM IST.

Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Palmerston North?

Yes. Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North Rahu Kaal the same as India?

No. Palmerston North Rahu Kaal is calculated from Palmerston North's own sunrise (today 6:47 AM GMT+12), which differs from any Indian city. The timings are entirely different from India-based Rahu Kaal.

Rahu Kaal Today — Palmerston North, New Zealand

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Based on local Palmerston North sunrise · 6h 30m ahead of IST

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Rahu Kaal …

5:09 AM – 3:32 AM GMT+12

🇮🇳 10:39 PM – 9:02 PM IST

⏳ -2h -37m 🌅 Sunrise 6:47 AM GMT+12

This Week in Palmerston North

Day	Local Time	🇮🇳 IST	Duration
Sat, Apr 18(today)	5:09 AM – 3:32 AMGMT+12	10:39 PM – 9:02 PM	-2h -37m
Sun, Apr 19	9:00 PM – 7:22 PMGMT+12	2:30 PM – 12:52 PM	-2h -38m
Mon, Apr 20	6:49 AM – 5:10 AMGMT+12	12:19 AM – 10:40 PM⁺¹	-2h -38m
Tue, Apr 21	10:38 PM – 8:59 PMGMT+12	4:08 PM – 2:29 PM	-2h -38m
Wed, Apr 22	1:55 AM – 12:16 AMGMT+12	7:25 PM – 5:46 PM	-2h -39m
Thu, Apr 23	12:16 AM – 10:37 PMGMT+12	5:46 PM – 4:07 PM	-2h -39m
Fri, Apr 24	3:35 AM – 1:55 AMGMT+12	9:05 PM – 7:25 PM	-2h -39m
Sat, Apr 25	5:15 AM – 3:35 AMGMT+12	10:45 PM – 9:05 PM	-2h -40m

About Rahu Kaal in Palmerston North

Palmerston North's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Palmerston North's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 6:47 AM GMT+12 (12:17 AM IST). Palmerston North is 6h 30m ahead of IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North's specific latitude (-40.3549°) and longitude (175.6095°). Today Palmerston North has 0 hr of daylight (sunrise 6:47 AM, sunset 5:47 PMGMT+12).

Today's Rahu Kaal (5:09 AM–3:32 AM GMT+12) is calculated from the same local sunrise (6:47 AM GMT+12) that photography tools use for golden hour: morning 6:47 AM–7:25 AM (38 min) and evening 5:10 PM–5:47 PM (37 min) — all derived from Palmerston North's precise coordinates.

Rahu Kaal — Upcoming 14 Days

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Rahu Kaal today in Palmerston North?: Rahu Kaal today in Palmerston North is 5:09 AM to 3:32 AM GMT+12, which is 10:39 PM to 9:02 PM IST. This is based on today's sunrise at 6:47 AM GMT+12.
What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Palmerston North?: Palmerston North is 6h 30m ahead of IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (5:09 AM–3:32 AM GMT+12) corresponds to 10:39 PM–9:02 PM IST.
Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Palmerston North?: Palmerston North does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the IST offset remains constant.
Is Palmerston North Rahu Kaal the same as India?: No. Rahu Kaal in Palmerston North is calculated from Palmerston North's own sunrise (6:47 AM GMT+12 today), which is entirely different from India.