Rahu Kaal Today — Bokaro Steel City, Jhārkhand
Friday, April 17, 2026 · Based on Bokaro Steel City sunrise
This Week in Bokaro Steel City
| Day | Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Fri, Apr 17(today) | 2:34 AM – 1:09 AM |
| Sat, Apr 18 | 3:57 AM – 2:33 AM |
| Sun, Apr 19 | 8:56 PM – 7:32 PM |
| Mon, Apr 20 | 5:21 AM – 3:56 AM |
| Tue, Apr 21 | 10:20 PM – 8:56 PM |
| Wed, Apr 22 | 1:07 AM – 11:44 PM |
| Thu, Apr 23 | 11:43 PM – 10:19 PM |
| Fri, Apr 24 | 2:30 AM – 1:06 AM |
About Rahu Kaal in Bokaro Steel City
Bokaro Steel City's Rahu Kaal times are calculated from Bokaro Steel City's actual local sunrise each day, which currently falls at 5:23 AM IST. Located in Jhārkhand, Bokaro Steel City shares the Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30) timezone, so Rahu Kaal times here are the same as seen on any Indian panchang — but calculated precisely for today's date, not a fixed seasonal estimate.
Rahu Kaal is a daily inauspicious period observed across most Hindu traditions. It corresponds to one of eight equal segments of the daytime (sunrise to sunset), with the specific segment varying by weekday. Today being Friday, Rahu Kaal falls in the 4th daytime segment.
Rahu Kaal — Upcoming 14 Days
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is Rahu Kaal today in Bokaro Steel City?
- Rahu Kaal today in Bokaro Steel City is 2:34 AM to 1:09 AM IST (-2h -24m). It is based on today's sunrise of 5:23 AM IST.
- Does Rahu Kaal change daily?
- Yes. Rahu Kaal is based on the day's actual sunrise and sunset. In Bokaro Steel City, today's sunrise is 5:23 AM IST, giving a day length of approximately -84 minutes per segment.
- What should I avoid during Rahu Kaal?
- During Rahu Kaal, Hindu tradition advises avoiding starting new ventures, signing contracts, making major purchases, beginning journeys, or performing ceremonies. Routine work and already-started activities are generally considered fine to continue.
- Is this Rahu Kaal time correct for Bokaro Steel City?
- Yes. This Rahu Kaal is calculated specifically for Bokaro Steel City (lat 23.67°, lng 86.15°) using a NOAA-based solar calculation algorithm. It uses today's actual astronomical sunrise and sunset in Bokaro Steel City, not a generic India-wide estimate.