What time is Rahu Kaal today in Sandakan?

Rahu Kaal today in Sandakan is 3:03 AM to 1:35 AM GMT+8, which is 12:33 AM to 11:05 PM IST (next day in India). It is calculated from Sandakan's sunrise of 6:00 AM GMT+8.

What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Sandakan?

Sandakan is 2h 30m ahead of IST. Today's Rahu Kaal in Sandakan (3:03 AM – 1:35 AM GMT+8) corresponds to 12:33 AM – 11:05 PM IST on the next calendar day in India.

Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Sandakan?

Sandakan does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the IST offset from Sandakan remains constant year-round.

Is Sandakan Rahu Kaal the same as India?

No. Sandakan Rahu Kaal is calculated from Sandakan's own sunrise (today 6:00 AM GMT+8), which differs from any Indian city. The timings are entirely different from India-based Rahu Kaal.

Rahu Kaal Today — Sandakan, Malaysia

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Based on local Sandakan sunrise · 2h 30m ahead of IST

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Rahu Kaal …

3:03 AM – 1:35 AM GMT+8

🇮🇳 12:33 AM – 11:05 PM IST⁺¹

⏳ -2h -28m 🌅 Sunrise 6:00 AM GMT+8

This Week in Sandakan

Day	Local Time	🇮🇳 IST	Duration
Fri, Apr 17(today)	3:03 AM – 1:35 AMGMT+8	12:33 AM – 11:05 PM⁺¹	-2h -28m
Sat, Apr 18	4:31 AM – 3:03 AMGMT+8	2:01 AM – 12:33 AM⁺¹	-2h -28m
Sun, Apr 19	9:11 PM – 7:43 PMGMT+8	6:41 PM – 5:13 PM	-2h -28m
Mon, Apr 20	5:58 AM – 4:30 AMGMT+8	3:28 AM – 2:00 AM⁺¹	-2h -28m
Tue, Apr 21	10:38 PM – 9:10 PMGMT+8	8:08 PM – 6:40 PM	-2h -28m
Wed, Apr 22	1:34 AM – 12:06 AMGMT+8	11:04 PM – 9:36 PM	-2h -28m
Thu, Apr 23	12:05 AM – 10:37 PMGMT+8	9:35 PM – 8:07 PM	-2h -28m
Fri, Apr 24	3:01 AM – 1:33 AMGMT+8	12:31 AM – 11:03 PM⁺¹	-2h -28m

About Rahu Kaal in Sandakan

Sandakan's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Sandakan's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 6:00 AM GMT+8 (3:30 AM IST next day). Sandakan is 2h 30m ahead of IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Sandakan 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 Sandakan's specific latitude (5.843°) and longitude (118.108°). Today Sandakan has 0 hr of daylight (sunrise 6:00 AM, sunset 6:15 PMGMT+8).

Today's Rahu Kaal (3:03 AM–1:35 AM GMT+8) is calculated from the same local sunrise (6:00 AM GMT+8) that photography tools use for golden hour: morning 6:00 AM–6:27 AM (27 min) and evening 5:47 PM–6:15 PM (28 min) — all derived from Sandakan's precise coordinates.

Rahu Kaal — Upcoming 14 Days

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Rahu Kaal today in Sandakan?: Rahu Kaal today in Sandakan is 3:03 AM to 1:35 AM GMT+8, which is 12:33 AM to 11:05 PM IST (next day in India). This is based on today's sunrise at 6:00 AM GMT+8.
What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Sandakan?: Sandakan is 2h 30m ahead of IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (3:03 AM–1:35 AM GMT+8) corresponds to 12:33 AM–11:05 PM IST.
Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Sandakan?: Sandakan does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the IST offset remains constant.
Is Sandakan Rahu Kaal the same as India?: No. Rahu Kaal in Sandakan is calculated from Sandakan's own sunrise (6:00 AM GMT+8 today), which is entirely different from India.