Rahu Kalam Today in Mumbai
Rahu Kalam in Mumbai is calculated from the city's actual sunrise and sunset. Located on India's western coast, Mumbai's sunrise runs about 20 minutes later than Chennai's. The daylight variation across seasons is moderate, keeping Rahu Kalam windows reasonably consistent year-round.
Approximate Weekly Rahu Kalam Times for Mumbai
The following times are based on a typical Mumbai sunrise of around 6:20 AM and a 12-hour day. Actual times shift slightly by season.
| Day | Rahu Kalam | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 4:50 PM – 6:20 PM | 8th |
| Monday | 7:50 AM – 9:20 AM | 2nd |
| Tuesday | 3:20 PM – 4:50 PM | 7th |
| Wednesday | 12:20 PM – 1:50 PM | 5th |
| Thursday | 1:50 PM – 3:20 PM | 6th |
| Friday | 10:50 AM – 12:20 PM | 4th |
| Saturday | 9:20 AM – 10:50 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.
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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.
While Rahu Kalam has its deepest roots in Tamil tradition, Mumbai's cosmopolitan fabric means it is observed across communities. Gujarati and Marathi families who follow Vedic astrology also check Rahu timing, especially for property deals, gold purchases, and business inaugurations. For the full background, 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 and Mumbai's Business Culture
Mumbai is India's financial capital, and the intersection of business and tradition is visible every day. On Dalal Street, traders have long been known to time significant trades around auspicious windows. In the jewellery shops of Zaveri Bazaar, gold purchases during Rahu Kalam are quietly discouraged. Even in Mumbai's booming real estate market, property registration timings are sometimes adjusted to fall outside Rahu Kalam. The practice is less about superstition and more about cultural rhythm, a small consideration that costs nothing and honours inherited wisdom.
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