Rahu Kaal Calculator
Rahu Kaal Today
आज का राहु काल
Saturday, 19 September 2026 · शनिवार
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Approximate times based on 6:00 AM sunrise. Use the calculator above for exact timings.
About Rahu Kaal(राहु काल के बारे में)
About Rahu Kaal(राहु काल के बारे में)
Rahu Kaal (राहु काल) is one of the three inauspicious daily periods in Vedic astrology, alongside Yamagandam and Gulika Kaal. It lasts approximately 90 minutes each day and is ruled by the shadow planet Rahu — the north node of the Moon. Most Hindus avoid starting new ventures, signing documents, or beginning journeys during this period.
The timing of Rahu Kaal changes every day because it depends on the day of the week and your local sunrise and sunset times. Our calculator uses the same astronomical engine (Swiss Ephemeris with Lahiri Ayanamsa) as the Muhurat Calculator and Daily Panchang to give you precise, location-aware timings.
For a complete picture of auspicious and inauspicious timings throughout the day, including hourly Muhurat analysis, visit our Shubh Muhurat page.
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Rahu Kaal in Katra is a daily period of roughly 90 minutes that tradition assigns to the shadow planet Rahu and avoids for starting new work. It occupies one-eighth of the daylight between the city's own sunrise and sunset, so the window shifts with each of the 7 weekdays.
Katra Rahu Kaal — कटरा राहु काल
State
Jammu & Kashmir
Sunrise Range
5:26–7:38 AM
Coordinates
32.99°N, 74.93°E
Katra is the base camp for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage — India's second most visited religious site after Tirupati with 8–10 million annual pilgrims. The 13km trek to the cave shrine is begun at an auspicious muhurta (Panchang-computed, available at the yatra registration counter). The cave houses the sacred Pindies (natural rock formations) of Mata Vaishno Devi.
What is Rahu Kaal?
Rahu Kaal (राहु काल) is the period of approximately 90 minutes each day that is governed by Rahu, the north lunar node. According to Vedic tradition, activities initiated during Rahu Kaal are prone to unexpected obstacles, delays, and complications due to Rahu's shadow nature. This inauspicious period divides the daylight hours (sunrise to sunset) into 8 equal parts, with Rahu ruling a different part on each day of the week.
In Katra, the exact timing of Rahu Kaal shifts with the seasonal sunrise time. During summer months when the sun rises early (around 5:26), Rahu Kaal starts earlier. During winter months, it starts later. The live calculator above is automatically calibrated to Katra's exact latitude and longitude for the most accurate timing.
Katra's solar year — sunrise, sunset and day length
In Katra the longest day runs 14h 10m (June) and the shortest 9h 51m (December) — a seasonal swing of 4h 19m. Solar noon falls +30m from the 12:00 clock hour because Katra sits at 74.93°E rather than on the 82.5°E IST meridian. Every Tithi, Nakshatra and Rahu Kaal window on this page is derived from that sunrise, not from a national average.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Solar noon | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:38 | 17:42 | 10h 04m | 12:40 | — |
| February | 07:18 | 18:11 | 10h 53m | 12:45 | +49m |
| March | 06:45 | 18:34 | 11h 49m | 12:39 | +56m |
| April | 06:05 | 18:56 | 12h 51m | 12:31 | +1h 02m |
| May | 05:35 | 19:18 | 13h 43m | 12:27 | +52m |
| June | 05:26 | 19:36 | 14h 10m | 12:31 | +27m |
| July | 05:37 | 19:35 | 13h 59m | 12:36 | −11m |
| August | 05:57 | 19:12 | 13h 14m | 12:35 | −45m |
| September | 06:18 | 18:33 | 12h 15m | 12:25 | −59m |
| October | 06:38 | 17:53 | 11h 15m | 12:16 | −1h 00m |
| November | 07:05 | 17:25 | 10h 20m | 12:15 | −55m |
| December | 07:30 | 17:21 | 9h 51m | 12:25 | −29m |
Which places near Katra can read these Rahu Kaal timings
Udhampur lies 21 km east of Katra and sees sunrise −1m to 0m against it, so the Rahu Kaal window computed above moves by just that much there. Across every place listed below the shift runs −5m to +3m and at some of them each daylight period changes length by up to a minute.
| Nearby place | Distance | Direction | Sunrise vs here | Period length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Udhampur | 21 km | east | −1m to 0m | same |
| Akhnur | 21 km | south-west | 0m to +1m | same |
| Raipur Domana | 26 km | south-west | 0m to +1m | same |
| Jammu | 29 km | south | −1m to +1m | same |
| Jammu Cantonment | 33 km | south | −1m to +1m | same |
| Samba | 51 km | south | −2m to +1m | same |
| Doda | 60 km | east | −3m to −2m | same |
| Dooru Verinag | 69 km | north-east | −3m to 0m | same |
| Rajaori | 72 km | north-west | +1m to +3m | same |
| Kulgam | 73 km | north | −2m to +1m | same |
| Anantnag | 85 km | north | −3m to +1m | same |
| Kishtwar | 86 km | north-east | −4m to −3m | same |
| Kathua | 89 km | south-east | −4m to −1m | same |
| Bijbehara | 91 km | north | −3m to +1m | −1m to 0m |
| Pulwama | 98 km | north | −2m to +2m | −1m to +1m |
| Sujanpur | 98 km | south-east | −5m to −1m | same |
| Pathankot | 105 km | south-east | −5m to −1m | same |
| Mamun | 107 km | south-east | −5m to −1m | same |
| Dinanagar | 108 km | south-east | −4m to 0m | same |
| Pampur | 114 km | north | −3m to +3m | −1m to +1m |
Katra Festivals & Rahu Kaal Awareness
During Katra's major festivals — — traditional families carefully avoid initiating new rituals during Rahu Kaal. Pujas, yajnas, and auspicious ceremonies are timed to begin in Amrit or Shubh Choghadiya periods. The Rahu Kaal calculator is one of the most consulted tools during festival seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Rahu Kaal in Katra?
Rahu Kaal in Katra changes daily based on the day of the week and actual sunrise time. Katra's sunrise ranges from 5:26–7:38 AM across the year. The calculator above shows today's exact Rahu Kaal for Katra's coordinates (Jammu & Kashmir). Rahu Kaal lasts approximately 90 minutes each day and occurs at different times depending on the weekday.
Which activities should be avoided during Rahu Kaal in Katra?
During Rahu Kaal, traditionally avoid: starting new businesses or ventures, purchasing property, signing legal documents, beginning travel (especially long-distance), conducting marriage ceremonies, or beginning important medical treatments. Emergency activities, routine work, worship, and ongoing tasks are not affected by Rahu Kaal. Katra residents commonly use this calculator before scheduling important appointments.
Can nearby towns like Udhampur use Katra's Rahu Kaal timings?
Almost, with a small shift. Udhampur lies 21 km east of Katra and sees sunrise −1m to 0m against it, so the Rahu Kaal window computed above moves by just that much there. Across the recorded places within 150 km of Katra that shift stays between −5m and +3m through the year — the nearby-place table above lists each one. For a town whose shift runs past a few minutes, compute with its own coordinates instead of copying Katra's slot.
Is Rahu Kaal the same across all Indian cities including Katra?
No. Rahu Kaal is calculated based on local sunrise time, which differs across India. Katra's sunrise (5:26–7:38 AM) differs from cities in other time zones within India. Using a city-specific Rahu Kaal calculator like this one, calibrated to Katra's exact coordinates, gives accurate results.