What time is Rahu Kaal today in Rochester?

Rahu Kaal today in Rochester is 9:48 AM to 11:29 AM EDT, which is 7:18 PM to 8:59 PM IST. It is calculated from Rochester's sunrise of 6:26 AM EDT.

What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Rochester?

Rochester is 9h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal in Rochester (9:48 AM – 11:29 AM EDT) corresponds to 7:18 PM – 8:59 PM IST.

Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Rochester?

Yes. Rochester 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 Rochester Rahu Kaal the same as India?

No. Rochester Rahu Kaal is calculated from Rochester's own sunrise (today 6:26 AM EDT), which differs from any Indian city. The timings are entirely different from India-based Rahu Kaal.

Rahu Kaal Today — Rochester, USA

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

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Rahu Kaal …

9:48 AM – 11:29 AM EDT

🇮🇳 7:18 PM – 8:59 PM IST

⏳ 1h 41m 🌅 Sunrise 6:26 AM EDT

This Week in Rochester

Day	Local Time	🇮🇳 IST	Duration
Fri, Apr 17(today)	9:48 AM – 11:29 AMEDT	7:18 PM – 8:59 PM	1h 41m
Sat, Apr 18	8:05 AM – 9:46 AMEDT	5:35 PM – 7:16 PM	1h 41m
Sun, Apr 19	4:32 PM – 6:14 PMEDT	2:02 AM – 3:44 AM⁺¹	1h 42m
Mon, Apr 20	6:21 AM – 8:03 AMEDT	3:51 PM – 5:33 PM	1h 42m
Tue, Apr 21	2:51 PM – 4:34 PMEDT	12:21 AM – 2:04 AM⁺¹	1h 43m
Wed, Apr 22	11:26 AM – 1:09 PMEDT	8:56 PM – 10:39 PM	1h 43m
Thu, Apr 23	1:08 AM – 11:51 PMEDT	10:38 AM – 9:21 AM	-2h -17m
Fri, Apr 24	3:41 AM – 2:25 AMEDT	1:11 PM – 11:55 AM	-2h -17m

About Rahu Kaal in Rochester

Rochester's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Rochester's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 6:26 AM EDT (3:56 PM IST). Rochester is 9h 30m behind IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Rochester 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 Rochester's specific latitude (43.168°) and longitude (-77.6162°). Today Rochester has 13 hr 28 min of daylight (sunrise 6:26 AM, sunset 7:54 PMEDT). Rochester observes Daylight Saving Time, so the IST offset changes twice a year — this site handles that automatically.

Today's Rahu Kaal (9:48 AM–11:29 AM EDT) is calculated from the same local sunrise (6:26 AM EDT) that photography tools use for golden hour: morning 6:26 AM–7:04 AM (38 min) and evening 7:16 PM–7:54 PM (38 min) — all derived from Rochester's precise coordinates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Rahu Kaal today in Rochester?: Rahu Kaal today in Rochester is 9:48 AM to 11:29 AM EDT, which is 7:18 PM to 8:59 PM IST. This is based on today's sunrise at 6:26 AM EDT.
What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Rochester?: Rochester is 9h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (9:48 AM–11:29 AM EDT) corresponds to 7:18 PM–8:59 PM IST.
Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Rochester?: Yes. When Rochester observes DST, the UTC offset changes, shifting the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal by 1 hour. This page recalculates automatically.
Is Rochester Rahu Kaal the same as India?: No. Rahu Kaal in Rochester is calculated from Rochester's own sunrise (6:26 AM EDT today), which is entirely different from India.