Rahu Kaal today
Rahu Kaal, Yamagandam and Gulika Kalam each take one of the eight equal parts of the daytime, which part depending on the weekday. They move with every city's sunrise and sunset, so each city has its own times.
Rahu Kaal by city
Which part of the day, by weekday
The daytime, from sunrise to sunset, is divided into eight equal parts, counted from sunrise.
| Weekday | Rahu Kaal | Yamagandam | Gulika Kalam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somavara | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Mangalavara | 7 | 3 | 5 |
| Budhavara | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Guruvara | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Shukravara | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| Shanivara | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Ravivara | 8 | 5 | 7 |
Questions about Rahu Kaal
What are Rahu Kaal, Yamagandam and Gulika Kalam?
Three parts of the day that the tradition counts as unsuitable for starting something new: each is one of the eight equal parts of the daytime, chosen by the weekday, so their times change with the city and the season.
Which part of the day is Rahu Kaal on Guruvara?
On Guruvara, Rahu Kaal is part 6 of the eight parts of the daytime, counted from sunrise. The clock time depends on the city's sunrise and sunset.
Which part of the day is Yamagandam on Guruvara?
On Guruvara, Yamagandam is part 1 of the eight parts of the daytime, counted from sunrise. The clock time depends on the city's sunrise and sunset.
Which part of the day is Gulika Kalam on Guruvara?
On Guruvara, Gulika Kalam is part 3 of the eight parts of the daytime, counted from sunrise. The clock time depends on the city's sunrise and sunset.
Which part of the day is Rahu Kaal on Somavara?
On Somavara, Rahu Kaal is part 2 of the eight parts of the daytime, counted from sunrise. The clock time depends on the city's sunrise and sunset.
Which part of the day is Yamagandam on Somavara?
On Somavara, Yamagandam is part 4 of the eight parts of the daytime, counted from sunrise. The clock time depends on the city's sunrise and sunset.
Which part of the day is Gulika Kalam on Somavara?
On Somavara, Gulika Kalam is part 6 of the eight parts of the daytime, counted from sunrise. The clock time depends on the city's sunrise and sunset.