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Panchang today in San Francisco Bay Area: choghadiya, Rahu kaal and tithi
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The Bay Area, from San Jose to Fremont, has a large Indian community, many in technology work. This page gives the full daily panchang worked out for San Francisco Bay Area itself, so you do not have to convert an Indian timing or guess the daylight saving change.
Panchang for San Francisco Bay Area, Friday, 2 October 2026
| Element | Today in San Francisco Bay Area |
|---|---|
| Vaar (weekday) | Friday |
| Tithi at sunrise | Saptami · Krishna Paksha |
| Tithi ends | Fri 2 Oct, 7:30 PM |
| Nakshatra | Mrigashira |
| Yoga | Variyana |
| Moon sign | Mithun (Gemini) |
| Sunrise | 7:04 AM |
| Sunset | 6:48 PM |
| Moonrise | 11:14 PM |
| Moonset | 1:58 PM |
| Day length | 11h 45m |
| Time zone offset | UTC-7 |
Rahu kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Abhijit in San Francisco Bay Area
| Period | Start | End | Traditional reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahu kaal | 11:28 AM | 12:56 PM | Avoided for new starts |
| Yamaganda | 3:52 PM | 5:20 PM | Avoided for new starts |
| Gulika kaal | 8:32 AM | 10:00 AM | Avoided for new starts in many traditions |
| Abhijit muhurat | 12:32 PM | 1:19 PM | Favoured midday window |
Day choghadiya in San Francisco Bay Area
| Choghadiya | Start | End | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Char | 7:04 AM | 8:32 AM | Good |
| Labh | 8:32 AM | 10:00 AM | Good |
| Amrit | 10:00 AM | 11:28 AM | Good |
| Kaal | 11:28 AM | 12:56 PM | Avoid |
| Shubh | 12:56 PM | 2:24 PM | Good |
| Rog | 2:24 PM | 3:52 PM | Avoid |
| Udveg | 3:52 PM | 5:20 PM | Avoid |
| Char | 5:20 PM | 6:48 PM | Good |
Night choghadiya in San Francisco Bay Area
| Choghadiya | Start | End | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rog | 6:48 PM | 8:20 PM | Avoid |
| Kaal | 8:20 PM | 9:52 PM | Avoid |
| Labh | 9:52 PM | 11:24 PM | Good |
| Udveg | 11:24 PM | 12:56 AM | Avoid |
| Shubh | 12:56 AM | 2:28 AM | Good |
| Amrit | 2:28 AM | 4:00 AM | Good |
| Char | 4:00 AM | 5:32 AM | Good |
| Rog | 5:32 AM | 7:04 AM | Avoid |
Next 7 days in San Francisco Bay Area
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Tithi | Nakshatra | Rahu kaal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 2 October | 7:04 AM | 6:48 PM | Saptami | Mrigashira | 11:28 AM to 12:56 PM |
| Saturday, 3 October | 7:04 AM | 6:47 PM | Ashtami | Ardra | 10:00 AM to 11:28 AM |
| Sunday, 4 October | 7:05 AM | 6:45 PM | Navami | Punarvasu | 5:18 PM to 6:45 PM |
| Monday, 5 October | 7:06 AM | 6:44 PM | Dashami | Pushya | 8:33 AM to 10:01 AM |
| Tuesday, 6 October | 7:07 AM | 6:42 PM | Ekadashi | Ashlesha | 3:49 PM to 5:16 PM |
| Wednesday, 7 October | 7:08 AM | 6:41 PM | Dwadashi | Magha | 12:54 PM to 2:21 PM |
| Thursday, 8 October | 7:09 AM | 6:40 PM | Trayodashi | Purva Phalguni | 2:21 PM to 3:47 PM |
San Francisco Bay Area time compared with India
Today Delhi sees sunrise at 6:14 AM IST and San Francisco Bay Area at 7:04 AM local time. Delhi's Rahu kaal is 10:41 AM to 12:10 PM IST, while San Francisco Bay Area's is 11:28 AM to 12:56 PM 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.
- San Francisco Bay Area uses Pacific Time (PST / PDT); today that is UTC-7 against India's UTC+5:30.
- Latitude 37.34 and longitude -121.89 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 San Francisco Bay Area
The United States spans several time zones and uses daylight saving from March to November. A tithi that starts in the morning in India often starts the previous evening or night in New Jersey, and the previous afternoon on the West Coast.
That is why many festival dates for US families are decided by the local sunrise or moonrise rather than the Indian date. Our tables show both the local clock time and the date.
| Day | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Each choghadiya / Rahu kaal | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 2026-03-20 | 7:10 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 9m | 91 min | UTC-7 |
| June solstice | 2026-06-21 | 5:47 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 44m | 111 min | UTC-7 |
| September equinox | 2026-09-22 | 6:55 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 9m | 91 min | UTC-7 |
| December solstice | 2026-12-21 | 7:18 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 35m | 72 min | UTC-8 |
In San Francisco Bay Area, one daytime choghadiya or Rahu kaal ranges from 111 min to 91 min across these four dates.
Upcoming Hindu festivals in San Francisco Bay Area
The festival tithi in San Francisco Bay Area 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, 8:50 AM | Sun 11 Oct, 9:02 AM | Sunrise 7:12 AM |
| Dussehra 2026 | Tue 20 Oct, 12:21 AM | Wed 21 Oct, 1:42 AM | Sunset 6:23 PM |
| Karwa Chauth 2026 | Wed 28 Oct, 12:37 PM | Thu 29 Oct, 9:41 AM | Moonrise 9:05 PM |
| Ahoi Ashtami 2026 | Sun 1 Nov, 1:22 AM | Sun 1 Nov, 11:41 PM | Sunset 5:09 PM |
| Dhanteras 2026 | Thu 5 Nov, 9:01 PM | Fri 6 Nov, 9:18 PM | Sunset 5:04 PM |
| Diwali 2026 | Sat 7 Nov, 9:58 PM | Sun 8 Nov, 11:02 PM | Sunset 5:02 PM |
| Govardhan Puja 2026 | Sun 8 Nov, 11:02 PM | Tue 10 Nov, 12:31 AM | Sunrise 6:41 AM |
| Bhai Dooj 2026 | Tue 10 Nov, 12:31 AM | Wed 11 Nov, 2:24 AM | Sunrise 6:42 AM |
| Chhath Puja 2026 | Sat 14 Nov, 9:55 AM | Sun 15 Nov, 12:32 PM | Sunset 4:56 PM |
| Holi 2027 | Sun 21 Mar, 5:52 AM | Mon 22 Mar, 3:44 AM | Sunset 7:21 PM |
| Teej 2027 | Tue 3 Aug, 7:50 PM | Wed 4 Aug, 4:39 PM | Sunrise 6:14 AM |
- Sharad Navratri 2026 in San Francisco Bay Area
- Dussehra 2026 in San Francisco Bay Area
- Karwa Chauth 2026 in San Francisco Bay Area
- Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in San Francisco Bay Area
- Dhanteras 2026 in San Francisco Bay Area
- Diwali 2026 in San Francisco Bay Area
- Govardhan Puja 2026 in San Francisco Bay Area
- Bhai Dooj 2026 in San Francisco Bay Area
- Chhath Puja 2026 in San Francisco Bay Area
- Holi 2027 in San Francisco Bay Area
- Teej 2027 in San Francisco Bay Area
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 San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area: questions
What is Rahu kaal today in San Francisco Bay Area?
On Friday, 2 October 2026, Rahu kaal in San Francisco Bay Area is from 11:28 AM to 12:56 PM local time.
What is today's choghadiya in San Francisco Bay Area?
The good day slots today are Char 7:04 AM to 8:32 AM, Labh 8:32 AM to 10:00 AM, Amrit 10:00 AM to 11:28 AM, Shubh 12:56 PM to 2:24 PM, Char 5:20 PM to 6:48 PM.
What tithi is it today in San Francisco Bay Area?
Saptami · Krishna Paksha at sunrise in San Francisco Bay Area, ending Fri 2 Oct, 7:30 PM local time.
Can I use an Indian panchang in San Francisco Bay Area?
Not directly. San Francisco Bay Area is 12h 30m behind India today, and sunrise and sunset are different, so every slot must be recalculated for San Francisco Bay Area. This page does that.
Which time zone does this page use for San Francisco Bay Area?
Pacific Time (PST / PDT), UTC-7 on this date, with daylight saving applied automatically when it is in force.
When is Diwali 2026 in San Francisco Bay Area?
Amavasya runs from Sat 7 Nov, 9:58 PM to Sun 8 Nov, 11:02 PM in San Francisco Bay Area. Lakshmi puja is done after sunset while Amavasya runs.
Is Abhijit muhurat good in San Francisco Bay Area?
Abhijit muhurat, the midday window, is 12:32 PM to 1:19 PM today in San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area's coordinates, 37.34, -121.89. Nothing is copied from an Indian city.