Delhi Sunrise and Sunset — The Base Calculation
Delhi (28.6°N, 77.2°E) experiences significant seasonal variation in sunrise and sunset. In December, sunrise is around 7:10 AM and sunset around 5:30 PM. In June, sunrise is around 5:25 AM and sunset around 7:20 PM. This 1-to-2-hour shift across the year directly affects Delhi's daily Rahu Kaal window.
The Rahu Kaal calculation method is universal: take the time from sunrise to sunset, divide into 8 equal slots, and assign the day-specific slot to Rahu Kaal. The slot for each weekday is the same across India — only the actual clock-time changes based on local sunrise.
Delhi Rahu Kaal — Summer Approximation (April-September)
With Delhi summer sunrise around 5:30 AM and sunset around 7:00 PM (13.5-hour day, slots ~1 hour 41 minutes each):
Monday: approximately 7:11 AM – 8:52 AM Tuesday: approximately 3:38 PM – 5:19 PM Wednesday: approximately 12:15 PM – 1:56 PM Thursday: approximately 1:56 PM – 3:38 PM Friday: approximately 10:34 AM – 12:15 PM Saturday: approximately 8:52 AM – 10:34 AM Sunday: approximately 5:19 PM – 7:00 PM
These are summer approximations. For exact daily timing, use a Delhi-localised Panchang or our calculator that adjusts for the precise sunrise on each date.
Delhi Rahu Kaal — Winter Approximation (October-March)
With Delhi winter sunrise around 7:00 AM and sunset around 5:30 PM (10.5-hour day, slots ~1 hour 19 minutes each):
Monday: approximately 8:19 AM – 9:38 AM Tuesday: approximately 2:53 PM – 4:11 PM Wednesday: approximately 12:15 PM – 1:34 PM Thursday: approximately 1:34 PM – 2:53 PM Friday: approximately 10:56 AM – 12:15 PM Saturday: approximately 9:38 AM – 10:56 AM Sunday: approximately 4:11 PM – 5:30 PM
Notice the substantial shift: Delhi's Monday Rahu Kaal in winter starts more than an hour later than in summer. This is why a generic India-wide Rahu Kaal chart can be off by 30-60 minutes for Delhi at the extremes of the year.
What This Means for Delhi Residents
For practical use: most Delhi residents starting an important new venture, signing a major contract, or planning a wedding muhurta should check the exact Rahu Kaal for that specific date using a Delhi-localised Panchang. The 30-60 minute seasonal variation matters when scheduling things to the minute.
For routine reference: memorise the approximate window for your weekday and your season. If you have an important new meeting on a winter Monday in Delhi, knowing that Rahu Kaal is roughly 8:20 AM – 9:40 AM lets you schedule before or after without checking each time.
Delhi NCR (Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Ghaziabad) all share essentially the same Rahu Kaal as Delhi proper — the longitude differences are too small to shift the calculation by more than a minute or two.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Noida and Gurgaon have different Rahu Kaal than Delhi?
Functionally no — the longitude difference between Delhi and Noida/Gurgaon is less than 0.2 degrees, shifting the sunrise time by under 1 minute. Use Delhi's Rahu Kaal for all of NCR.
Why does Delhi Rahu Kaal change so much between summer and winter?
Delhi is at 28.6°N — far enough from the equator that day length varies significantly. Winter days are about 10.5 hours; summer days are about 13.5 hours. Since Rahu Kaal is 1/8 of the day length, the slot duration itself changes.
Is there a Rahu Kaal calculator for Delhi specifically?
Yes — our calculator at /rahu-kaal accepts your city and date and gives the exact Rahu Kaal window based on actual sunrise and sunset times for that location.
Should I avoid Connaught Place or DLF Mall during Rahu Kaal?
No — Rahu Kaal affects new beginnings, not physical locations. Going to a mall, market, or office during Rahu Kaal is fine. Avoid only starting new ventures, signing contracts, or initiating important journeys.