Rahu Kaal for Kathmandu
Monday, 17 August 2026 · Monday, Nepal — the daily inauspicious window and the other kaal periods.
Rahu Kaal — avoid
7:13 AM–8:51 AM
Abhijit — best
11:41 AM–12:33 PM
Sunrise
5:35 AM
Sunset
6:40 PM
Rahu Kaal in Kathmandu on Monday, 17 August 2026 is 7:13 AM – 8:51 AM — avoid starting auspicious activities then. Also avoid Yamaganda 10:29 AM–12:07 PM and Gulika 1:45 PM–3:23 PM. The auspicious Abhijit Muhurat is 11:41 AM–12:33 PM.
| Period | Time | Nature |
|---|---|---|
| Rahu Kaal | 7:13 AM – 8:51 AM | Avoid |
| Yamaganda Kaal | 10:29 AM – 12:07 PM | Avoid |
| Gulika Kaal | 1:45 PM – 3:23 PM | Avoid |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:41 AM – 12:33 PM | Auspicious |
See the full Panchang and Choghadiya for Kathmandu.
What is Rahu Kaal?
Rahu Kaal is an inauspicious ~90-minute window each day, traditionally avoided for starting new or auspicious activities. It is one of eight equal parts of the daytime (sunrise to sunset), assigned by weekday — so its clock time depends on Kathmandu’s sunrise and sunset, and shifts slightly each day.
Computed for Kathmandu (27.72, 85.32, Asia/Kathmandu) from local sunrise/sunset, validated against standard Vedic almanacs.