What time is Rahu Kaal today in Raleigh?

Rahu Kaal today in Raleigh is 9:57 AM to 11:35 AM EDT, which is 7:27 PM to 9:05 PM IST. It is calculated from Raleigh's sunrise of 6:40 AM EDT.

What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Raleigh?

Raleigh is 9h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal in Raleigh (9:57 AM – 11:35 AM EDT) corresponds to 7:27 PM – 9:05 PM IST.

Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Raleigh?

Yes. Raleigh 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 Raleigh Rahu Kaal the same as India?

No. Raleigh Rahu Kaal is calculated from Raleigh's own sunrise (today 6:40 AM EDT), which differs from any Indian city. The timings are entirely different from India-based Rahu Kaal.

Rahu Kaal Today — Raleigh, USA

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Based on local Raleigh sunrise · 9h 30m behind IST

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Rahu Kaal …

9:57 AM – 11:35 AM EDT

🇮🇳 7:27 PM – 9:05 PM IST

⏳ 1h 39m 🌅 Sunrise 6:40 AM EDT

This Week in Raleigh

Day	Local Time	🇮🇳 IST	Duration
Fri, Apr 17(today)	9:57 AM – 11:35 AMEDT	7:27 PM – 9:05 PM	1h 39m
Sat, Apr 18	8:16 AM – 9:55 AMEDT	5:46 PM – 7:25 PM	1h 39m
Sun, Apr 19	4:31 PM – 6:10 PMEDT	2:01 AM – 3:40 AM⁺¹	1h 39m
Mon, Apr 20	6:36 AM – 8:15 AMEDT	4:06 PM – 5:45 PM	1h 39m
Tue, Apr 21	2:53 PM – 4:32 PMEDT	12:23 AM – 2:02 AM⁺¹	1h 40m
Wed, Apr 22	11:33 AM – 1:13 PMEDT	9:03 PM – 10:43 PM	1h 40m
Thu, Apr 23	1:13 PM – 2:53 PMEDT	10:43 PM – 12:23 AM	1h 40m
Fri, Apr 24	9:51 AM – 11:32 AMEDT	7:21 PM – 9:02 PM	1h 40m

About Rahu Kaal in Raleigh

Raleigh's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Raleigh's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 6:40 AM EDT (4:10 PM IST). Raleigh is 9h 30m behind IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Raleigh 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 Raleigh's specific latitude (35.8324°) and longitude (-78.6429°). Today Raleigh has 13 hr 8 min of daylight (sunrise 6:40 AM, sunset 7:48 PMEDT). Raleigh observes Daylight Saving Time, so the IST offset changes twice a year — this site handles that automatically.

Today's Rahu Kaal (9:57 AM–11:35 AM EDT) is calculated from the same local sunrise (6:40 AM EDT) that photography tools use for golden hour: morning 6:40 AM–7:14 AM (34 min) and evening 7:14 PM–7:48 PM (34 min) — all derived from Raleigh's precise coordinates. Photography planner for Raleigh →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Rahu Kaal today in Raleigh?: Rahu Kaal today in Raleigh is 9:57 AM to 11:35 AM EDT, which is 7:27 PM to 9:05 PM IST. This is based on today's sunrise at 6:40 AM EDT.
What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Raleigh?: Raleigh is 9h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (9:57 AM–11:35 AM EDT) corresponds to 7:27 PM–9:05 PM IST.
Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Raleigh?: Yes. When Raleigh observes DST, the UTC offset changes, shifting the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal by 1 hour. This page recalculates automatically.
Is Raleigh Rahu Kaal the same as India?: No. Rahu Kaal in Raleigh is calculated from Raleigh's own sunrise (6:40 AM EDT today), which is entirely different from India.