Today's Rahu Kala for New York City, New York, United States (America/New_York) is derived from sunrise at 06:53 AM and sunset at 06:40 PM local time. The inauspicious window is one of eight equal daylight segments between those two moments, so its clock times and duration follow New York City's actual sky - not a fixed national schedule. Across the year, each ⅛ daylight segment in New York City ranges from 69 to 113 minutes, with annual sunrise times drifting by up to 121 minutes between seasons. Because New York City observes Daylight Saving Time, local clock times shift by an hour in summer while the solar segment continues to follow natural daylight.
Calculation details
- Sunrise
- 06:53 AM
- Sunset
- 06:40 PM
- Daylight span
- 11h 47m
- Segment length (⅛ daylight)
- 1h 28m
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Daylight saving
- Active (daylight saving time)
Frequently asked questions
What is Rahu Kala today in New York City?
The table above shows today's Rahu Kala start and end times for New York City, New York, United States. They are computed from sunrise at 06:53 AM and sunset at 06:40 PM on the selected date.
How long is Rahu Kala in New York City?
Today's Rahu Kala lasts 1h 28m (one-eighth of today's 11h 47m daylight span). Over the year in New York City, this segment ranges from 69 minutes on the shortest winter days to 113 minutes in midsummer.
Does Rahu Kala differ between New York City and other cities in United States?
Yes. Different sunrise and sunset times shift every segment, including Rahu Kala, even when the weekday - and therefore which segment is assigned - is the same.