Rahu Kalam Today in Paris
Rahu Kalam in Paris is calculated from the city's actual sunrise and sunset. At nearly 49°N latitude, Paris has pronounced seasonal variation — midsummer days can stretch past 10 PM, producing very late Rahu Kalam windows in summer, while short winter days bring them noticeably earlier.
Weekly Rahu Kalam Times for Paris
The following times are computed for mid-June (sunrise 5:46 AM, sunset 9:56 PM) and shift gradually with sunrise through the year.
| Day | Rahu Kalam | Yamagandam | Gulikai Kalam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 7:48 AM – 9:49 AM | 11:50 AM – 1:51 PM | 3:52 PM – 5:53 PM |
| Tue | 5:54 PM – 7:55 PM | 9:49 AM – 11:50 AM | 1:51 PM – 3:53 PM |
| Wed | 1:52 PM – 3:53 PM | 5:54 PM – 7:55 PM | 11:50 AM – 1:52 PM |
| Thu | 3:53 PM – 5:54 PM | 7:48 AM – 9:49 AM | 9:49 AM – 11:50 AM |
| Fri | 11:51 AM – 1:52 PM | 3:53 PM – 5:55 PM | 7:48 AM – 9:49 AM |
| Sat | 9:50 AM – 11:51 AM | 5:47 AM – 7:48 AM | 5:47 AM – 7:48 AM |
| Sun | 7:56 PM – 9:58 PM | 1:52 PM – 3:54 PM | 5:55 PM – 7:56 PM |
Times are approximate and shift with the seasons as sunrise and sunset change. Check today's exact times for your location.
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Check Today's TimesWhat is Rahu Kalam?
Rahu Kalam is a daily window of roughly 90 minutes considered inauspicious in Tamil Vedic astrology. The total daylight period — measured from sunrise to sunset — is divided into eight equal intervals, each associated with a planetary ruler. The interval assigned to Rahu, the north lunar node, is regarded as unfavourable for starting new activities, and it rotates position across the seven days of the week.
Tamil and South Indian communities in France observe Rahu Kalam when scheduling temple visits, business openings, and family ceremonies, upholding a practice that links them to traditions from their regions of origin. For a complete account of the calculation and its significance, see our full Rahu Kalam guide.
What to Avoid During Rahu Kalam
The traditional teaching focuses on deferring new beginnings until after the Rahu Kalam period. Examples include:
Starting a business or project — launching a new venture, opening a restaurant, or beginning a significant new undertaking.
Signing formal documents — completing contracts, lease agreements, or official registrations.
Beginning a journey — departing on a major trip or moving to a new city or country.
First meetings — introductions to prospective employers, partners, or clients where a first impression will set the tone.
Ongoing work and daily activities continue without restriction; the guidance is solely about the moment of initiation.
Rahu Kalam and Paris's Tamil Community
Paris is home to one of Europe's most established Tamil diaspora communities, drawn primarily from Sri Lanka and to a lesser extent from Tamil Nadu. The neighbourhood around La Chapelle in the 18th arrondissement — informally known as "Little Jaffna" — is the cultural heartland of this community, with Tamil grocery shops, restaurants, and jewellers lining the streets. Each year the Ganesh Chaturthi procession through this neighbourhood draws thousands of participants and is one of the most visible Hindu celebrations in France. For Tamil families across the Île-de-France region, Rahu Kalam continues to shape the timing of puja, naming ceremonies, and other auspicious occasions.
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