What is choghadiya muhurat?

Choghadiya splits daylight and night into eight segments each, named Amrit, Shubh, Labh, Char, Rog, Kaal and Udveg. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are favourable for starting work; Rog, Kaal and Udveg are avoided.

How do I find choghadiya for my city?

Pick your city from the list below. Timings follow that city’s real sunrise and sunset, so Mumbai and Delhi differ even on the same calendar day.

Is choghadiya the same as Rahu Kaal?

No. Rahu Kaal is one inauspicious window in the panchang. Choghadiya is a separate eight-part division of the whole day and night, each segment with its own quality.

Can I see choghadiya with the full panchang?

Yes — every city choghadiya page links to the full panchang for the same city, and vice versa.

Choghadiya Today — Auspicious Time by City

Choghadiya is a Vedic system of electional timing (muhurta) that splits daylight and night into eight windows each. Amrit, Shubh, Labh and Chal are considered favourable for beginning new work; Rog, Kaal and Udveg are avoided. Because each window is measured from the true local sunrise and sunset, the timings differ by city — pick yours below for today’s day and night choghadiya.

Choghadiya in other cities

Choghadiya — frequently asked questions

What is choghadiya muhurat?: Choghadiya splits daylight and night into eight segments each, named Amrit, Shubh, Labh, Char, Rog, Kaal and Udveg. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are favourable for starting work; Rog, Kaal and Udveg are avoided.
How do I find choghadiya for my city?: Pick your city from the list below. Timings follow that city’s real sunrise and sunset, so Mumbai and Delhi differ even on the same calendar day.
Is choghadiya the same as Rahu Kaal?: No. Rahu Kaal is one inauspicious window in the panchang. Choghadiya is a separate eight-part division of the whole day and night, each segment with its own quality.
Can I see choghadiya with the full panchang?: Yes — every city choghadiya page links to the full panchang for the same city, and vice versa.

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