What time is Rahu Kaal today in Richmond?

Rahu Kaal today in Richmond is 9:51 AM to 11:30 AM EDT, which is 7:21 PM to 9:00 PM IST. It is calculated from Richmond's sunrise of 6:33 AM EDT.

What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Richmond?

Richmond is 9h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal in Richmond (9:51 AM – 11:30 AM EDT) corresponds to 7:21 PM – 9:00 PM IST.

Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Richmond?

Yes. Richmond 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 Richmond Rahu Kaal the same as India?

No. Richmond Rahu Kaal is calculated from Richmond's own sunrise (today 6:33 AM EDT), which differs from any Indian city. The timings are entirely different from India-based Rahu Kaal.

Rahu Kaal Today — Richmond, USA

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

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Rahu Kaal …

9:51 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

🇮🇳 7:21 PM – 9:00 PM IST

⏳ 1h 39m 🌅 Sunrise 6:33 AM EDT

This Week in Richmond

Day	Local Time	🇮🇳 IST	Duration
Fri, Apr 17(today)	9:51 AM – 11:30 AMEDT	7:21 PM – 9:00 PM	1h 39m
Sat, Apr 18	8:11 AM – 9:50 AMEDT	5:41 PM – 7:20 PM	1h 39m
Sun, Apr 19	4:28 PM – 6:08 PMEDT	1:58 AM – 3:38 AM⁺¹	1h 40m
Mon, Apr 20	6:29 AM – 8:09 AMEDT	3:59 PM – 5:39 PM	1h 40m
Tue, Apr 21	2:49 PM – 4:29 PMEDT	12:19 AM – 1:59 AM⁺¹	1h 40m
Wed, Apr 22	11:27 AM – 1:08 PMEDT	8:57 PM – 10:38 PM	1h 41m
Thu, Apr 23	1:08 PM – 2:48 PMEDT	10:38 PM – 12:18 AM	1h 41m
Fri, Apr 24	9:46 AM – 11:27 AMEDT	7:16 PM – 8:57 PM	1h 41m

About Rahu Kaal in Richmond

Richmond's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Richmond's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 6:33 AM EDT (4:03 PM IST). Richmond is 9h 30m behind IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Richmond 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 Richmond's specific latitude (37.5295°) and longitude (-77.4756°). Today Richmond has 13 hr 13 min of daylight (sunrise 6:33 AM, sunset 7:46 PMEDT). Richmond observes Daylight Saving Time, so the IST offset changes twice a year — this site handles that automatically.

Today's Rahu Kaal (9:51 AM–11:30 AM EDT) is calculated from the same local sunrise (6:33 AM EDT) that photography tools use for golden hour: morning 6:33 AM–7:08 AM (35 min) and evening 7:11 PM–7:46 PM (35 min) — all derived from Richmond's precise coordinates. Photography planner for Richmond →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Rahu Kaal today in Richmond?: Rahu Kaal today in Richmond is 9:51 AM to 11:30 AM EDT, which is 7:21 PM to 9:00 PM IST. This is based on today's sunrise at 6:33 AM EDT.
What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Richmond?: Richmond is 9h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (9:51 AM–11:30 AM EDT) corresponds to 7:21 PM–9:00 PM IST.
Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Richmond?: Yes. When Richmond observes DST, the UTC offset changes, shifting the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal by 1 hour. This page recalculates automatically.
Is Richmond Rahu Kaal the same as India?: No. Rahu Kaal in Richmond is calculated from Richmond's own sunrise (6:33 AM EDT today), which is entirely different from India.