Rahu Kalam Today in Dallas
Rahu Kalam in Dallas is calculated from the city's actual sunrise and sunset times. At around 33°N latitude in north Texas, Dallas sees moderate seasonal variation — summer days stretch well past 8 PM, pushing late-afternoon Rahu Kalam windows noticeably later than in winter.
Weekly Rahu Kalam Times for Dallas
The following times are computed for mid-June (sunrise 6:19 AM, sunset 8:37 PM) and shift gradually with sunrise through the year.
| Day | Rahu Kalam | Yamagandam | Gulikai Kalam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8:06 AM – 9:53 AM | 11:40 AM – 1:28 PM | 3:15 PM – 5:02 PM |
| Tue | 5:02 PM – 6:50 PM | 9:53 AM – 11:41 AM | 1:28 PM – 3:15 PM |
| Wed | 1:28 PM – 3:15 PM | 5:03 PM – 6:50 PM | 11:41 AM – 1:28 PM |
| Thu | 3:16 PM – 5:03 PM | 8:06 AM – 9:54 AM | 9:54 AM – 11:41 AM |
| Fri | 11:41 AM – 1:29 PM | 3:16 PM – 5:03 PM | 8:07 AM – 9:54 AM |
| Sat | 9:54 AM – 11:41 AM | 6:19 AM – 8:07 AM | 6:19 AM – 8:07 AM |
| Sun | 6:51 PM – 8:38 PM | 1:29 PM – 3:16 PM | 5:04 PM – 6:51 PM |
Times are approximate and shift with the seasons as sunrise and sunset change. Check today's exact times for your location.
Get Today's Exact Rahu Kalam for Dallas
See precise daily timings calculated from Dallas's real sunrise and sunset, including Yamagandam and Gulikai Kalam.
Check Today's TimesWhat is Rahu Kalam?
Rahu Kalam is a daily interval of approximately 90 minutes considered inauspicious for beginning new activities in Tamil Vedic tradition. The calculation divides the daylight span between sunrise and sunset into eight equal parts, each governed by a celestial body. Rahu — the ascending lunar node — occupies one of those parts, rotating through a fixed weekly sequence.
South Indian communities across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex consult Rahu Kalam when planning business inaugurations, house-warming ceremonies, and other auspicious events. For the full explanation of the tradition and how times are calculated, see our complete Rahu Kalam guide.
What to Avoid During Rahu Kalam
Traditional guidance centres on not initiating new activities during the Rahu Kalam window. Activities commonly deferred include:
Business launches — opening a new establishment, starting a new role, or making a significant first investment.
Formal agreements — signing contracts, property documents, or partnership papers.
Starting travel — setting out on a major journey or relocating to a new city.
First introductions — meeting a prospective employer, client, or life partner for the first time.
Continuing work already under way is not affected; the guidance applies specifically to the moment of starting something new.
Rahu Kalam and Dallas's South Indian Community
The Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex has become one of the fastest-growing destinations for South Indian professionals in the United States, with a large and well-established Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada community spread across suburbs including Plano, Frisco, Allen, and Irving. Ekta Mandir in Irving is a prominent South Indian Hindu temple serving the spiritual needs of the broader DFW Indian community, hosting festivals, cultural programmes, and religious observances throughout the year. For South Indian families putting down roots in north Texas, Rahu Kalam remains part of everyday life — consulted before business openings, home purchases, and family ceremonies just as it would be back home.
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