Rahu Kalam Today in Sydney
Rahu Kalam in Sydney is calculated from the city's actual sunrise and sunset times. Sitting at roughly 34°S in the Southern Hemisphere, Sydney's seasons are inverted relative to India — its shortest days occur in June, producing noticeably compressed Rahu Kalam windows in winter and longer ones in summer.
Weekly Rahu Kalam Times for Sydney
The following times are computed for mid-June (sunrise 6:58 AM, sunset 4:53 PM) and shift gradually with sunrise through the year.
| Day | Rahu Kalam | Yamagandam | Gulikai Kalam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8:13 AM – 9:27 AM | 10:41 AM – 11:56 AM | 1:10 PM – 2:24 PM |
| Tue | 2:24 PM – 3:39 PM | 9:27 AM – 10:42 AM | 11:56 AM – 1:10 PM |
| Wed | 11:56 AM – 1:10 PM | 2:25 PM – 3:39 PM | 10:42 AM – 11:56 AM |
| Thu | 1:11 PM – 2:25 PM | 8:14 AM – 9:28 AM | 9:28 AM – 10:42 AM |
| Fri | 10:42 AM – 11:57 AM | 1:11 PM – 2:25 PM | 8:14 AM – 9:28 AM |
| Sat | 9:28 AM – 10:43 AM | 7:00 AM – 8:14 AM | 7:00 AM – 8:14 AM |
| Sun | 3:40 PM – 4:54 PM | 11:57 AM – 1:11 PM | 2:25 PM – 3:40 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 Sydney
See precise daily timings calculated from Sydney's real sunrise and sunset, including Yamagandam and Gulikai Kalam.
Check Today's TimesWhat is Rahu Kalam?
Rahu Kalam is a roughly 90-minute daily window regarded as inauspicious in Tamil Vedic tradition. The method divides the period between sunrise and sunset into eight equal slots, each ruled by a different planet. Rahu — the north lunar node — occupies one of these slots, and which slot it falls in depends on the day of the week.
Tamil Hindu communities in Australia observe Rahu Kalam when planning ceremonies, new ventures, and important decisions, carrying the practice from their origins in South Asia to the Southern Hemisphere. For a complete account of the tradition and its calculation, visit our full Rahu Kalam guide.
What to Avoid During Rahu Kalam
The guidance is directed at not initiating new activities during the Rahu Kalam period. Typical activities people choose to defer include:
New business ventures — opening a shop, beginning a new role, or launching a product.
Binding agreements — signing contracts, property settlements, or formal undertakings.
Setting out on travel — beginning significant journeys or moving to a new residence.
First introductions — meeting potential partners, employers, or collaborators for the first time.
Routine activities and tasks already under way are not affected; the restriction is specifically about the moment of commencement.
Rahu Kalam and Sydney's Tamil Community
Sydney has a steadily growing Tamil community concentrated largely in the western and south-western suburbs, areas that have become home to South Asian families across successive waves of migration. The Sri Venkateswara Temple at Helensburgh, south of Sydney, is one of the most significant South Indian Hindu temples in Australia, drawing pilgrims for major festivals and serving as a cultural anchor for Vaishnavite devotees across New South Wales. Tamil associations, cultural events, and Tamil-language schools operate across Greater Sydney, sustaining language and religious traditions including the observance of Rahu Kalam when setting auspicious timings for family and community events.
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