Rahu Kaal for Chicago
Monday, 5 January 2026 · Monday, USA — the daily inauspicious window and the other kaal periods.
Rahu Kaal — avoid
8:28 AM–9:38 AM
Abhijit — best
11:38 AM–12:15 PM
Sunrise
7:19 AM
Sunset
4:34 PM
Rahu Kaal in Chicago on Monday, 5 January 2026 is 8:28 AM – 9:38 AM — avoid starting auspicious activities then. Also avoid Yamaganda 10:47 AM–11:57 AM and Gulika 1:06 PM–2:15 PM. The auspicious Abhijit Muhurat is 11:38 AM–12:15 PM.
| Period | Time | Nature |
|---|---|---|
| Rahu Kaal | 8:28 AM – 9:38 AM | Avoid |
| Yamaganda Kaal | 10:47 AM – 11:57 AM | Avoid |
| Gulika Kaal | 1:06 PM – 2:15 PM | Avoid |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:38 AM – 12:15 PM | Auspicious |
See the full Panchang and Choghadiya for Chicago.
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 Chicago’s sunrise and sunset, and shifts slightly each day.
Computed for Chicago (41.88, -87.63, America/Chicago) from local sunrise/sunset, validated against standard Vedic almanacs.