What time is Rahu Kaal today in Soweto?

Rahu Kaal today in Soweto is 9:16 AM to 10:42 AM GMT+2, which is 12:46 PM to 2:12 PM IST. It is calculated from Soweto's sunrise of 6:25 AM GMT+2.

What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Soweto?

Soweto is 3h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal in Soweto (9:16 AM – 10:42 AM GMT+2) corresponds to 12:46 PM – 2:12 PM IST.

Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Soweto?

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

Is Soweto Rahu Kaal the same as India?

No. Soweto Rahu Kaal is calculated from Soweto's own sunrise (today 6:25 AM GMT+2), which differs from any Indian city. The timings are entirely different from India-based Rahu Kaal.

Rahu Kaal Today — Soweto, South Africa

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Based on local Soweto sunrise · 3h 30m behind IST

📅 Go to date:

Rahu Kaal …

9:16 AM – 10:42 AM GMT+2

🇮🇳 12:46 PM – 2:12 PM IST

⏳ 1h 26m 🌅 Sunrise 6:25 AM GMT+2

This Week in Soweto

Day	Local Time	🇮🇳 IST	Duration
Fri, Apr 17(today)	9:16 AM – 10:42 AMGMT+2	12:46 PM – 2:12 PM	1h 26m
Sat, Apr 18	7:50 AM – 9:16 AMGMT+2	11:20 AM – 12:46 PM	1h 26m
Sun, Apr 19	2:59 PM – 4:24 PMGMT+2	6:29 PM – 7:54 PM	1h 26m
Mon, Apr 20	6:26 AM – 7:51 AMGMT+2	9:56 AM – 11:21 AM	1h 25m
Tue, Apr 21	1:32 PM – 2:57 PMGMT+2	5:02 PM – 6:27 PM	1h 25m
Wed, Apr 22	10:42 AM – 12:07 PMGMT+2	2:12 PM – 3:37 PM	1h 25m
Thu, Apr 23	12:07 PM – 1:31 PMGMT+2	3:37 PM – 5:01 PM	1h 25m
Fri, Apr 24	9:17 AM – 10:41 AMGMT+2	12:47 PM – 2:11 PM	1h 25m

About Rahu Kaal in Soweto

Soweto's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Soweto's actual local sunrise, which today falls at 6:25 AM GMT+2 (9:55 AM IST). Soweto is 3h 30m behind IST, so Indian diaspora residents can check this page to see both the local Soweto 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 Soweto's specific latitude (-26.2678°) and longitude (27.8585°). Today Soweto has 11 hr 26 min of daylight (sunrise 6:25 AM, sunset 5:51 PMGMT+2).

Today's Rahu Kaal (9:16 AM–10:42 AM GMT+2) is calculated from the same local sunrise (6:25 AM GMT+2) that photography tools use for golden hour: morning 6:25 AM–6:56 AM (31 min) and evening 5:20 PM–5:51 PM (31 min) — all derived from Soweto's precise coordinates. Photography planner for Soweto →

Rahu Kaal — Upcoming 14 Days

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Rahu Kaal today in Soweto?: Rahu Kaal today in Soweto is 9:16 AM to 10:42 AM GMT+2, which is 12:46 PM to 2:12 PM IST. This is based on today's sunrise at 6:25 AM GMT+2.
What is the IST equivalent of Rahu Kaal in Soweto?: Soweto is 3h 30m behind IST. Today's Rahu Kaal (9:16 AM–10:42 AM GMT+2) corresponds to 12:46 PM–2:12 PM IST.
Does DST affect Rahu Kaal in Soweto?: Soweto does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the IST offset remains constant.
Is Soweto Rahu Kaal the same as India?: No. Rahu Kaal in Soweto is calculated from Soweto's own sunrise (6:25 AM GMT+2 today), which is entirely different from India.