Rahu Kalam Today in Singapore
Rahu Kalam in Singapore is derived from the island's actual sunrise and sunset. Positioned just 1°N of the equator, Singapore enjoys a remarkably consistent day length throughout the year, which means its Rahu Kalam windows remain relatively stable across seasons compared to cities at higher latitudes.
Weekly Rahu Kalam Times for Singapore
The following times are computed for mid-June (sunrise 6:59 AM, sunset 7:11 PM) and shift gradually with sunrise through the year.
| Day | Rahu Kalam | Yamagandam | Gulikai Kalam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8:31 AM – 10:02 AM | 11:34 AM – 1:05 PM | 2:37 PM – 4:08 PM |
| Tue | 4:08 PM – 5:40 PM | 10:02 AM – 11:34 AM | 1:05 PM – 2:37 PM |
| Wed | 1:06 PM – 2:37 PM | 4:09 PM – 5:40 PM | 11:34 AM – 1:06 PM |
| Thu | 2:37 PM – 4:09 PM | 8:31 AM – 10:03 AM | 10:03 AM – 11:34 AM |
| Fri | 11:35 AM – 1:06 PM | 2:38 PM – 4:09 PM | 8:32 AM – 10:03 AM |
| Sat | 10:03 AM – 11:35 AM | 7:00 AM – 8:32 AM | 7:00 AM – 8:32 AM |
| Sun | 5:41 PM – 7:13 PM | 1:07 PM – 2:38 PM | 4:10 PM – 5:41 PM |
Times are approximate and shift with the seasons as sunrise and sunset change. Check today's exact times for your location.
Get Today's Exact Rahu Kalam for Singapore
See precise daily timings calculated from Singapore's real sunrise and sunset, including Yamagandam and Gulikai Kalam.
Check Today's TimesWhat is Rahu Kalam?
Rahu Kalam is a daily period of approximately 90 minutes considered inauspicious in Tamil Vedic astrology. The daylight span between sunrise and sunset is divided into eight equal portions, each governed by a celestial body. Rahu, the ascending lunar node, occupies a particular portion that changes depending on the day of the week.
The tradition travels with the Tamil community wherever it settles, and Singapore's Tamil Hindus observe it faithfully when planning ceremonies, business launches, and auspicious events. For the full background on how Rahu Kalam is computed, see our complete guide to Rahu Kalam.
What to Avoid During Rahu Kalam
Traditional guidance focuses on not beginning new endeavours during the Rahu Kalam window. Activities practitioners commonly defer include:
Starting enterprises — inaugurating a shop, registering a company, or beginning a major financial commitment.
Executing formal agreements — signing leases, business contracts, or legal documents.
Commencing travel — setting off on a significant journey or departing for a new posting.
Making introductions — first meetings with potential business partners, employers, or prospective spouses.
Activities already under way are not affected; the guidance applies specifically to the act of starting something fresh.
Rahu Kalam and Singapore's Tamil Community
Singapore's Tamil community has maintained a continuous presence on the island for well over a century. The Sri Mariamman Temple on South Bridge Road, consecrated in 1827, stands as the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore and remains a focal point of Tamil religious life. The annual Thaipusam procession, which traces the route between Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple and Arulmigu Thendayuthapani Temple, draws tens of thousands of devotees and is one of the most visible expressions of Tamil Hindu practice in Southeast Asia. For many Tamil families in Singapore, the Rahu Kalam remains part of everyday planning, from scheduling business events to setting auspicious times for family rituals.
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