Rahu Kaal for Kathmandu
Sunday, 23 August 2026 · Sunday, Nepal — the daily inauspicious window and the other kaal periods.
Rahu Kaal — avoid
4:59 PM–6:36 PM
Abhijit — best
11:42 AM–12:33 PM
Sunrise
5:39 AM
Sunset
6:36 PM
Rahu Kaal in Kathmandu on Sunday, 23 August 2026 is 4:59 PM – 6:36 PM — avoid starting auspicious activities then. Also avoid Yamaganda 12:07 PM–1:45 PM and Gulika 3:22 PM–4:59 PM. The auspicious Abhijit Muhurat is 11:42 AM–12:33 PM.
| Period | Time | Nature |
|---|---|---|
| Rahu Kaal | 4:59 PM – 6:36 PM | Avoid |
| Yamaganda Kaal | 12:07 PM – 1:45 PM | Avoid |
| Gulika Kaal | 3:22 PM – 4:59 PM | Avoid |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:42 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.