Delhi,India · 01 August 2026 · Saturday
Today in Delhi,India, Rahu Kaal is 09:04 am to 10:45 am. Gulika Kaal 05:42 am–07:23 am, Yamaganda 02:08 pm–03:49 pm. Sunrise 05:42, Sunset 19:12. Avoid starting new or auspicious tasks during these inauspicious periods. Time after Rahu Kaal is suitable for important activities.
On Saturday, Rahu Kaal falls in the 3rd part of the day (approximately 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, varies by sunrise). Saturday is ruled by Saturn, and Rahu Kaal on this day is particularly inauspicious — avoid all new beginnings, iron/oil purchases, and legal matters.
Rahu Kaal is an inauspicious period in Vedic astrology that occurs daily for approximately 1.5 hours. It is specifically marked in the Panchang because starting any new or auspicious work during this time is considered forbidden.
Rahu Kaal is calculated by dividing the time between sunrise and sunset into eight equal parts. Each day of the week has a fixed part assigned as Rahu Kaal — Monday 2nd, Saturday 3rd, Friday 4th, Wednesday 5th, Thursday 6th, Tuesday 7th, and Sunday 8th part.
Gulika Kaal is an inauspicious period related to Saturn, and Yamaganda is related to Yama (god of death). Both are considered inauspicious like Rahu Kaal. Avoid starting new tasks during these periods as well.
No, only new and auspicious activities like marriage, starting a journey, new business, buying property, etc. are forbidden. Everyday routine work, ongoing tasks, and Rahu Shanti puja can be performed during this time.
Yes, Rahu Kaal is based on local sunrise and sunset times which differ by city. Use the city selector above to find the exact Rahu Kaal timing for your location.