Rahu Kalam Today in Hyderabad
Rahu Kalam in Hyderabad is calculated from the city's actual sunrise and sunset. Located at about 17°N latitude on the Deccan Plateau, Hyderabad has moderately stable daylight hours throughout the year, with only slight seasonal variation in its Rahu Kalam window.
Approximate Weekly Rahu Kalam Times for Hyderabad
The following times are based on a typical Hyderabad sunrise of around 6:05 AM and a 12-hour day. Actual times shift slightly by season.
| Day | Rahu Kalam | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 4:35 PM – 6:05 PM | 8th |
| Monday | 7:35 AM – 9:05 AM | 2nd |
| Tuesday | 3:05 PM – 4:35 PM | 7th |
| Wednesday | 12:05 PM – 1:35 PM | 5th |
| Thursday | 1:35 PM – 3:05 PM | 6th |
| Friday | 10:35 AM – 12:05 PM | 4th |
| Saturday | 9:05 AM – 10:35 AM | 3rd |
These are approximate times. Actual Rahu Kalam varies with the seasons as sunrise and sunset shift. Check today's exact times for your location.
Get Today's Exact Rahu Kalam for Hyderabad
See precise daily timings calculated from Hyderabad's real sunrise and sunset, including Yamagandam and Gulikai Kalam.
Check Today's TimesWhat is Rahu Kalam?
Rahu Kalam is a daily window of roughly 90 minutes considered inauspicious in Tamil Vedic astrology. The calculation divides the total daylight hours (sunrise to sunset) into eight equal parts, each ruled by a different planet. Rahu, the north lunar node, occupies one of these eight slots depending on the day of the week.
Hyderabad sits at the crossroads of South Indian traditions. The city's Telugu-speaking majority shares many Vedic astrological practices with the Tamil tradition, and Rahu Kalam is observed here by families across linguistic backgrounds. The concept is widely understood in Hyderabad's business community, from Begum Bazaar's wholesale traders to the tech campuses of HITEC City. For a detailed explanation, see our complete guide to Rahu Kalam.
What to Avoid During Rahu Kalam
The tradition applies specifically to new beginnings. Activities to avoid starting during Rahu Kalam include:
Starting new ventures - launching a business, beginning a new project, or making a first investment.
Signing important documents - contracts, property registrations, or formal agreements.
Beginning journeys - setting out on a significant trip or relocation.
First meetings - meeting a prospective partner, client, or anyone where first impressions carry weight.
Continuing work already in progress is perfectly fine. Rahu Kalam is about the moment of initiation, not your ongoing daily routine.
Rahu Kalam in Hyderabad's Cultural Landscape
Hyderabad is a city of layered traditions. Its Telugu Hindu community has long observed Rahu Kalam alongside other panchangam-based timings, and the practice gained even wider visibility as the city's Tamil and Kannada populations grew with the IT boom. Gold jewellers in Abids and the pearl merchants of Charminar's surrounding lanes are known to schedule major transactions outside the inauspicious window. Property registrations in Hyderabad's rapidly expanding suburbs often reflect this timing awareness as well. The city's Birla Mandir and Chilkur Balaji temple see devotees who plan their visits with the day's Rahu Kalam in mind.
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What is Rahu Kalam? - Full Guide