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Panchang today in Abu Dhabi: choghadiya, Rahu kaal and tithi
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Abu Dhabi has a large and long settled Indian community, many with roots in Kerala and the south. This page gives the full daily panchang worked out for Abu Dhabi itself, so you do not have to convert an Indian timing or guess the daylight saving change.
Panchang for Abu Dhabi, Saturday, 3 October 2026
| Element | Today in Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|
| Vaar (weekday) | Saturday |
| Tithi at sunrise | Saptami · Krishna Paksha |
| Tithi ends | Sat 3 Oct, 6:30 AM |
| Nakshatra | Ardra |
| Yoga | Variyana |
| Moon sign | Mithun (Gemini) |
| Sunrise | 6:15 AM |
| Sunset | 6:07 PM |
| Moonrise | 11:43 PM |
| Moonset | 1:02 PM |
| Day length | 11h 53m |
| Time zone offset | UTC+4 |
Rahu kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Abhijit in Abu Dhabi
| Period | Start | End | Traditional reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahu kaal | 9:13 AM | 10:42 AM | Avoided for new starts |
| Yamaganda | 1:40 PM | 3:09 PM | Avoided for new starts |
| Gulika kaal | 6:15 AM | 7:44 AM | Avoided for new starts in many traditions |
| Abhijit muhurat | 11:47 AM | 12:35 PM | Favoured midday window |
Day choghadiya in Abu Dhabi
| Choghadiya | Start | End | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaal | 6:15 AM | 7:44 AM | Avoid |
| Shubh | 7:44 AM | 9:13 AM | Good |
| Rog | 9:13 AM | 10:42 AM | Avoid |
| Udveg | 10:42 AM | 12:11 PM | Avoid |
| Char | 12:11 PM | 1:40 PM | Good |
| Labh | 1:40 PM | 3:09 PM | Good |
| Amrit | 3:09 PM | 4:38 PM | Good |
| Kaal | 4:38 PM | 6:07 PM | Avoid |
Night choghadiya in Abu Dhabi
| Choghadiya | Start | End | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labh | 6:07 PM | 7:38 PM | Good |
| Udveg | 7:38 PM | 9:09 PM | Avoid |
| Shubh | 9:09 PM | 10:40 PM | Good |
| Amrit | 10:40 PM | 12:11 AM | Good |
| Char | 12:11 AM | 1:42 AM | Good |
| Rog | 1:42 AM | 3:13 AM | Avoid |
| Kaal | 3:13 AM | 4:44 AM | Avoid |
| Labh | 4:44 AM | 6:15 AM | Good |
Next 7 days in Abu Dhabi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Tithi | Nakshatra | Rahu kaal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 3 October | 6:15 AM | 6:07 PM | Saptami | Ardra | 9:13 AM to 10:42 AM |
| Sunday, 4 October | 6:15 AM | 6:06 PM | Navami | Punarvasu | 4:37 PM to 6:06 PM |
| Monday, 5 October | 6:15 AM | 6:05 PM | Dashami | Pushya | 7:44 AM to 9:13 AM |
| Tuesday, 6 October | 6:16 AM | 6:04 PM | Ekadashi | Ashlesha | 3:07 PM to 4:36 PM |
| Wednesday, 7 October | 6:16 AM | 6:03 PM | Dwadashi | Magha | 12:10 PM to 1:38 PM |
| Thursday, 8 October | 6:17 AM | 6:02 PM | Trayodashi | Purva Phalguni | 1:38 PM to 3:06 PM |
| Friday, 9 October | 6:17 AM | 6:01 PM | Chaturdashi | Uttara Phalguni | 10:41 AM to 12:09 PM |
Abu Dhabi time compared with India
Today Delhi sees sunrise at 6:15 AM IST and Abu Dhabi at 6:15 AM local time. Delhi's Rahu kaal is 9:12 AM to 10:41 AM IST, while Abu Dhabi's is 9:13 AM to 10:42 AM local time. The two are not a simple time zone shift of each other, because each is one eighth of that city's own day.
- Abu Dhabi uses Gulf Standard Time (GST); today that is UTC+4 against India's UTC+5:30.
- Latitude 24.45 and longitude 54.38 decide local sunrise and sunset.
- The tithi and nakshatra change at the same instant worldwide, so they can change on a different local date.
How sunrise and Rahu kaal change through the year in Abu Dhabi
Gulf cities sit only one and a half to two and a half hours behind India, and none of them change their clocks for daylight saving. That makes life simple: the panchang day here follows almost the same rhythm as in Mumbai or Ahmedabad, just a little later on the clock.
Because the Gulf is close to the Tropic of Cancer, day length changes less across the year than in Europe or Canada. Rahu kaal stays between about 80 and 105 minutes long through the year, and choghadiya slots shift only gently from season to season.
| Day | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Each choghadiya / Rahu kaal | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 2026-03-20 | 6:26 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 7m | 91 min | UTC+4 |
| June solstice | 2026-06-21 | 5:34 AM | 7:13 PM | 13h 39m | 102 min | UTC+4 |
| September equinox | 2026-09-22 | 6:11 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 8m | 91 min | UTC+4 |
| December solstice | 2026-12-21 | 7:01 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 37m | 80 min | UTC+4 |
In Abu Dhabi, one daytime choghadiya or Rahu kaal ranges from 102 min to 91 min across these four dates.
Upcoming Hindu festivals in Abu Dhabi
The festival tithi in Abu Dhabi local time, and the sky time that decides the ritual on the India date. Open a festival for the full guide.
| Festival | Tithi begins | Tithi ends | Key time on the India date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharad Navratri 2026 | Sat 10 Oct, 7:50 PM | Sun 11 Oct, 8:02 PM | Sunrise 6:18 AM |
| Dussehra 2026 | Tue 20 Oct, 11:21 AM | Wed 21 Oct, 12:42 PM | Sunset 5:51 PM |
| Karwa Chauth 2026 | Wed 28 Oct, 11:37 PM | Thu 29 Oct, 8:41 PM | Moonrise 8:29 PM |
| Ahoi Ashtami 2026 | Sun 1 Nov, 1:22 PM | Mon 2 Nov, 11:41 AM | Sunset 5:42 PM |
| Dhanteras 2026 | Fri 6 Nov, 9:01 AM | Sat 7 Nov, 9:18 AM | Sunset 5:39 PM |
| Diwali 2026 | Sun 8 Nov, 9:58 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 11:02 AM | Sunset 5:38 PM |
| Govardhan Puja 2026 | Mon 9 Nov, 11:02 AM | Tue 10 Nov, 12:31 PM | Sunrise 6:34 AM |
| Bhai Dooj 2026 | Tue 10 Nov, 12:31 PM | Wed 11 Nov, 2:24 PM | Sunrise 6:35 AM |
| Chhath Puja 2026 | Sat 14 Nov, 9:55 PM | Mon 16 Nov, 12:32 AM | Sunset 5:35 PM |
| Holi 2027 | Sun 21 Mar, 4:52 PM | Mon 22 Mar, 2:44 PM | Sunset 6:34 PM |
| Teej 2027 | Wed 4 Aug, 6:50 AM | Thu 5 Aug, 3:39 AM | Sunrise 5:52 AM |
- Sharad Navratri 2026 in Abu Dhabi
- Dussehra 2026 in Abu Dhabi
- Karwa Chauth 2026 in Abu Dhabi
- Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in Abu Dhabi
- Dhanteras 2026 in Abu Dhabi
- Diwali 2026 in Abu Dhabi
- Govardhan Puja 2026 in Abu Dhabi
- Bhai Dooj 2026 in Abu Dhabi
- Chhath Puja 2026 in Abu Dhabi
- Holi 2027 in Abu Dhabi
- Teej 2027 in Abu Dhabi
What the panchang tells you
The five limbs
Panchang means five limbs: vaar (weekday), tithi (lunar day), nakshatra (the Moon's star), yoga (a Sun Moon combination) and karana (half a tithi). Families read them at local sunrise to plan puja, fasts and functions.
Choghadiya
The day and the night are each split into eight equal slots named Amrit, Shubh, Labh, Char, Udveg, Kaal and Rog. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are favoured, Char suits travel, and the other three are avoided for new beginnings. Gujarati and Rajasthani families use choghadiya the most, for shop openings, travel and buying gold.
Rahu kaal
One eighth of the daytime, at a fixed position for each weekday, is Rahu kaal. South Indian families especially avoid starting anything new in it. Because it is a fraction of the local day, it changes length with the season, which is why Abu Dhabi needs its own timing.
- Pick your date above.
- Check Rahu kaal and avoid it for a new start.
- Choose a good choghadiya or Abhijit for the important task.
- For weddings and griha pravesh, confirm with your purohit.
Panchang Abu Dhabi: questions
What is Rahu kaal today in Abu Dhabi?
On Saturday, 3 October 2026, Rahu kaal in Abu Dhabi is from 9:13 AM to 10:42 AM local time.
What is today's choghadiya in Abu Dhabi?
The good day slots today are Shubh 7:44 AM to 9:13 AM, Char 12:11 PM to 1:40 PM, Labh 1:40 PM to 3:09 PM, Amrit 3:09 PM to 4:38 PM.
What tithi is it today in Abu Dhabi?
Saptami · Krishna Paksha at sunrise in Abu Dhabi, ending Sat 3 Oct, 6:30 AM local time.
Can I use an Indian panchang in Abu Dhabi?
Not directly. Abu Dhabi is 1h 30m behind India today, and sunrise and sunset are different, so every slot must be recalculated for Abu Dhabi. This page does that.
Which time zone does this page use for Abu Dhabi?
Gulf Standard Time (GST), UTC+4 on this date, with daylight saving applied automatically when it is in force.
When is Diwali 2026 in Abu Dhabi?
Amavasya runs from Sun 8 Nov, 9:58 AM to Mon 9 Nov, 11:02 AM in Abu Dhabi. Lakshmi puja is done after sunset while Amavasya runs.
Is Abhijit muhurat good in Abu Dhabi?
Abhijit muhurat, the midday window, is 11:47 AM to 12:35 PM today in Abu Dhabi. It is traditionally treated as a good slot, except on Wednesdays in many traditions.
How is this panchang calculated?
From the real positions of the Sun and Moon (Lahiri ayanamsha) and Abu Dhabi's coordinates, 24.45, 54.38. Nothing is copied from an Indian city.