What time is Rahu Kaal today in Salem?

Rahu Kaal today in Salem is 3:48 AM to 2:29 AM PDT, which is 4:18 PM to 2:59 PM IST. It is calculated from Salem's sunrise of 6:25 AM PDT.

What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Salem?

Salem is 12h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal in Salem (3:48 AM – 2:29 AM PDT) corresponds to 4:18 PM – 2:59 PM IST.

Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Salem?

Yes. Salem 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 Salem Rahu Kaal the same as India?

No. Salem Rahu Kaal is calculated from Salem's own sunrise (today 6:25 AM PDT), which differs from any Indian city. The timings are entirely different from India-based Rahu Kaal.

Rahu Kaal Today — Salem, USA

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Based on local Salem sunrise · 12h 30m behind IST

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3:48 AM – 2:29 AM PDT

🇮🇳 4:18 PM – 2:59 PM IST

⏳ -2h -18m 🌅 Sunrise 6:25 AM PDT

This Week in Salem

Day	Local Time	🇮🇳 IST	Duration
Fri, Apr 17(today)	3:48 AM – 2:29 AMPDT	4:18 PM – 2:59 PM	-2h -18m
Sat, Apr 18	5:05 AM – 3:47 AMPDT	5:35 PM – 4:17 PM	-2h -18m
Sun, Apr 19	10:36 PM – 9:18 PMPDT	11:06 AM – 9:48 AM	-2h -17m
Mon, Apr 20	6:20 AM – 5:02 AMPDT	6:50 PM – 5:32 PM	-2h -17m
Tue, Apr 21	11:54 PM – 10:37 PMPDT	12:24 PM – 11:07 AM	-2h -17m
Wed, Apr 22	2:26 AM – 1:10 AMPDT	2:56 PM – 1:40 PM	-2h -16m
Thu, Apr 23	1:10 AM – 11:54 PMPDT	1:40 PM – 12:24 PM	-2h -16m
Fri, Apr 24	3:41 AM – 2:25 AMPDT	4:11 PM – 2:55 PM	-2h -16m

About Rahu Kaal in Salem

Salem's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Salem's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 6:25 AM PDT (6:55 PM IST). Salem is 12h 30m behind IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Salem 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 Salem's specific latitude (44.9233°) and longitude (-123.0244°). Today Salem has 0 hr of daylight (sunrise 6:25 AM, sunset 7:58 PMPDT). Salem observes Daylight Saving Time, so the IST offset changes twice a year — this site handles that automatically.

Today's Rahu Kaal (3:48 AM–2:29 AM PDT) is calculated from the same local sunrise (6:25 AM PDT) that photography tools use for golden hour: morning 6:25 AM–7:04 AM (39 min) and evening 7:19 PM–7:58 PM (39 min) — all derived from Salem's precise coordinates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Rahu Kaal today in Salem?: Rahu Kaal today in Salem is 3:48 AM to 2:29 AM PDT, which is 4:18 PM to 2:59 PM IST. This is based on today's sunrise at 6:25 AM PDT.
What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Salem?: Salem is 12h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (3:48 AM–2:29 AM PDT) corresponds to 4:18 PM–2:59 PM IST.
Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Salem?: Yes. When Salem observes DST, the UTC offset changes, shifting the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal by 1 hour. This page recalculates automatically.
Is Salem Rahu Kaal the same as India?: No. Rahu Kaal in Salem is calculated from Salem's own sunrise (6:25 AM PDT today), which is entirely different from India.