Rahu Kaal today in Chennai (Friday, 16 October 2026) is from 10:25 to 11:54 IST. Avoid starting new work, journeys, purchases or agreements in this window; prayer and work already under way are not restricted. Rahu Kaal tomorrow (Sat 17 Oct 2026) is 08:56 to 10:25. Yamaganda today is 14:51 to 16:20 and Gulika Kaal 07:28 to 08:56; sunrise 05:59, sunset 17:49 IST.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu (13.09°N, 80.28°E), Indian Standard Time. Rahu Kaal is also called Rahu Kalam.
| Date | Rahu Kaal | Yamaganda | Gulika Kaal | Sunrise / sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Fri 16 Oct 2026 | 10:25 to 11:54 | 14:51 to 16:20 | 07:28 to 08:56 | 05:59 / 17:49 |
| Sat 17 Oct 2026 | 08:56 to 10:25 | 13:22 to 14:51 | 05:59 to 07:28 | 05:59 / 17:48 |
| Sun 18 Oct 2026 | 16:19 to 17:48 | 11:54 to 13:22 | 14:51 to 16:19 | 05:59 / 17:48 |
| Mon 19 Oct 2026 | 07:28 to 08:56 | 10:25 to 11:53 | 13:22 to 14:50 | 05:59 / 17:47 |
| Tue 20 Oct 2026 | 14:50 to 16:18 | 08:56 to 10:25 | 11:53 to 13:22 | 05:59 / 17:47 |
| Wed 21 Oct 2026 | 11:53 to 13:21 | 07:28 to 08:56 | 10:25 to 11:53 | 06:00 / 17:46 |
| Thu 22 Oct 2026 | 13:21 to 14:49 | 06:00 to 07:28 | 08:56 to 10:25 | 06:00 / 17:46 |
Abhijit Muhurat today is 11:30 to 12:18. For the full day and night timetable with Amrit, Shubh and Labh slots, see choghadiya today in Chennai.
Rahu Kaal for 17 Oct 2026 in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal in Chennai today (Friday, 16 October 2026) is from 10:25 to 11:54 IST. On Fridays it is the 4th of the eight equal parts of daytime, counted from today's sunrise at 05:59.
On Saturday, 17 October 2026, Rahu Kaal in Chennai is from 08:56 to 10:25 IST.
Traditionally, Rahu Kaal is avoided for beginnings: starting a new business or job, setting out on a journey, buying property, a vehicle or gold, signing agreements and holding ceremonies such as a griha pravesh. Routine work, work that started before Rahu Kaal, and prayer are not restricted.
Daytime, from local sunrise to sunset, is divided into eight equal parts. Rahu Kaal is a fixed part for each weekday: the 8th on Sunday, 2nd on Monday, 7th on Tuesday, 5th on Wednesday, 6th on Thursday, 4th on Friday and 3rd on Saturday. Because sunrise and sunset change daily and by city, the clock time shifts too. In Chennai today daytime is 05:59 to 17:49.
Yes. Rahu Kaal, Rahu Kalam (the usual name in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam calendars) and Rahukaal are the same daily period.
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