Rahu Kaal & Chogadia Calculator

In Vedic astrology, timing is everything. Even the most well-planned action can face obstacles if performed during an inauspicious period. Two of the most practical tools for daily timing are Rahu Kaal and Chogadia

Rahu Kaal is a daily period of approximately 90 minutes ruled by the shadow planet Rahu. It is considered highly inauspicious for starting any new venture, signing contracts, making investments, or beginning travel. Chogadia, on the other hand, divides the day and night into eight segments each, classifying them as auspicious (Amrit, Shubh, Labh) or inauspicious (Rog, Kaal, Udveg).

While Rahu Kaal tells you when to avoid, Chogadia tells you when to act. Together, they form a practical system for aligning your daily activities with cosmic rhythms.

Select a date to see the Rahu Kaal period and Chogadia Time🍃 timings for that day (based on approximate sunrise/sunset for Indian time zones).

Rahu Kaal is calculated by dividing the time between sunrise and sunset into eight equal parts. Each day of the week, one of these parts is ruled by Rahu.

• Monday: 2nd portion (approx. 7:30–9:00 AM)
• Tuesday: 7th portion (approx. 3:00–4:30 PM)
• Wednesday: 5th portion (approx. 12:00–1:30 PM)
• Thursday: 6th portion (approx. 1:30–3:00 PM)
• Friday: 4th portion (approx. 10:30 AM–12:00 PM)
• Saturday: 3rd portion (approx. 9:00–10:30 AM)
• Sunday: 8th portion (approx. 4:30–6:00 PM)

Note: Exact timings vary by location and date because sunrise and sunset times change daily.

Chogadia (also spelled Choghadiya) divides the day into eight segments from sunrise to sunset, and the night into eight segments from sunset to sunrise. Each segment is about 1.5 hours.

The seven types of Chogadia and their meanings:

• Amrit (Best): Most auspicious. Ideal for all important activities, ceremonies, and new beginnings.
• Shubh (Good): Auspicious for ceremonies, weddings, and religious activities.
• Labh (Gain): Best for business, financial decisions, and transactions.
• Char (Neutral): Suitable for travel and movement-related activities.
• Rog (Bad): Avoid starting new work, especially related to health or litigation.
• Kaal (Bad): Inauspicious. Avoid all important beginnings.
• Udveg (Bad): Avoid travel, business deals, and new ventures.

Chogadia is especially popular in Gujarat and western India for choosing muhurats for business and travel.