Rahu Kaal on 22 Oct 2026 in Kolkata (Thursday, 22 October 2026) is from 12:47 to 14:13 IST. Avoid starting new work, journeys, purchases or agreements in this window; prayer and work already under way are not restricted. Rahu Kaal the next day (Fri 23 Oct 2026) is 09:54 to 11:20. Yamaganda on 22 Oct 2026 is 05:35 to 07:02 and Gulika Kaal 08:28 to 09:54; sunrise 05:35, sunset 17:05 IST.
Kolkata, West Bengal (22.56°N, 88.36°E), Indian Standard Time. Rahu Kaal is also called Rahu Kalam.
| Date | Rahu Kaal | Yamaganda | Gulika Kaal | Sunrise / sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 22 Oct 2026 | 12:47 to 14:13 | 05:35 to 07:02 | 08:28 to 09:54 | 05:35 / 17:05 |
| Fri 23 Oct 2026 | 09:54 to 11:20 | 14:12 to 15:39 | 07:02 to 08:28 | 05:36 / 17:05 |
| Sat 24 Oct 2026 | 08:28 to 09:54 | 12:46 to 14:12 | 05:36 to 07:02 | 05:36 / 17:04 |
| Sun 25 Oct 2026 | 15:37 to 17:03 | 11:20 to 12:46 | 14:12 to 15:37 | 05:37 / 17:03 |
| Mon 26 Oct 2026 | 07:03 to 08:29 | 09:54 to 11:20 | 12:46 to 14:11 | 05:37 / 17:03 |
| Tue 27 Oct 2026 | 14:11 to 15:36 | 08:29 to 09:54 | 11:20 to 12:45 | 05:38 / 17:02 |
| Wed 28 Oct 2026 | 11:20 to 12:45 | 07:04 to 08:29 | 09:54 to 11:20 | 05:38 / 17:01 |
Abhijit Muhurat on 22 Oct 2026 is 10:57 to 11:43. For the full day and night timetable with Amrit, Shubh and Labh slots, see choghadiya 22 Oct 2026 in Kolkata.
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Rahu Kaal in Kolkata on 22 Oct 2026 (Thursday, 22 October 2026) is from 12:47 to 14:13 IST. On Thursdays it is the 6th of the eight equal parts of daytime, counted from today's sunrise at 05:35.
On Friday, 23 October 2026, Rahu Kaal in Kolkata is from 09:54 to 11:20 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 Kolkata today daytime is 05:35 to 17:05.
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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