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Panchang today in New Jersey (Edison): choghadiya, Rahu kaal and tithi
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Central New Jersey, around Edison and Iselin, has one of the densest Indian communities in the US. This page gives the full daily panchang worked out for New Jersey (Edison) itself, so you do not have to convert an Indian timing or guess the daylight saving change.
Panchang for New Jersey (Edison), Friday, 2 October 2026
| Element | Today in New Jersey (Edison) |
|---|---|
| Vaar (weekday) | Friday |
| Tithi at sunrise | Saptami · Krishna Paksha |
| Tithi ends | Fri 2 Oct, 10:30 PM |
| Nakshatra | Mrigashira |
| Yoga | Vyatipata |
| Moon sign | Mithun (Gemini) |
| Sunrise | 6:55 AM |
| Sunset | 6:37 PM |
| Moonrise | 10:43 PM |
| Moonset | 1:53 PM |
| Day length | 11h 43m |
| Time zone offset | UTC-4 |
Rahu kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Abhijit in New Jersey (Edison)
| Period | Start | End | Traditional reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahu kaal | 11:18 AM | 12:46 PM | Avoided for new starts |
| Yamaganda | 3:42 PM | 5:10 PM | Avoided for new starts |
| Gulika kaal | 8:23 AM | 9:50 AM | Avoided for new starts in many traditions |
| Abhijit muhurat | 12:23 PM | 1:10 PM | Favoured midday window |
Day choghadiya in New Jersey (Edison)
| Choghadiya | Start | End | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Char | 6:55 AM | 8:23 AM | Good |
| Labh | 8:23 AM | 9:50 AM | Good |
| Amrit | 9:50 AM | 11:18 AM | Good |
| Kaal | 11:18 AM | 12:46 PM | Avoid |
| Shubh | 12:46 PM | 2:14 PM | Good |
| Rog | 2:14 PM | 3:42 PM | Avoid |
| Udveg | 3:42 PM | 5:10 PM | Avoid |
| Char | 5:10 PM | 6:37 PM | Good |
Night choghadiya in New Jersey (Edison)
| Choghadiya | Start | End | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rog | 6:37 PM | 8:10 PM | Avoid |
| Kaal | 8:10 PM | 9:42 PM | Avoid |
| Labh | 9:42 PM | 11:14 PM | Good |
| Udveg | 11:14 PM | 12:47 AM | Avoid |
| Shubh | 12:47 AM | 2:19 AM | Good |
| Amrit | 2:19 AM | 3:51 AM | Good |
| Char | 3:51 AM | 5:23 AM | Good |
| Rog | 5:23 AM | 6:56 AM | Avoid |
Next 7 days in New Jersey (Edison)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Tithi | Nakshatra | Rahu kaal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 2 October | 6:55 AM | 6:37 PM | Saptami | Mrigashira | 11:18 AM to 12:46 PM |
| Saturday, 3 October | 6:56 AM | 6:36 PM | Ashtami | Ardra | 9:51 AM to 11:18 AM |
| Sunday, 4 October | 6:57 AM | 6:34 PM | Navami | Punarvasu | 5:07 PM to 6:34 PM |
| Monday, 5 October | 6:58 AM | 6:33 PM | Dashami | Pushya | 8:25 AM to 9:51 AM |
| Tuesday, 6 October | 6:59 AM | 6:31 PM | Ekadashi | Ashlesha | 3:38 PM to 5:04 PM |
| Wednesday, 7 October | 7:00 AM | 6:29 PM | Dwadashi | Magha | 12:45 PM to 2:11 PM |
| Thursday, 8 October | 7:01 AM | 6:28 PM | Trayodashi | Purva Phalguni | 2:10 PM to 3:36 PM |
New Jersey (Edison) time compared with India
Today Delhi sees sunrise at 6:14 AM IST and New Jersey (Edison) at 6:55 AM local time. Delhi's Rahu kaal is 10:41 AM to 12:10 PM IST, while New Jersey (Edison)'s is 11:18 AM to 12:46 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.
- New Jersey (Edison) uses Eastern Time (EST / EDT); today that is UTC-4 against India's UTC+5:30.
- Latitude 40.52 and longitude -74.41 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 New Jersey (Edison)
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 | 7:00 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 9m | 91 min | UTC-4 |
| June solstice | 2026-06-21 | 5:27 AM | 8:31 PM | 15h 4m | 113 min | UTC-4 |
| September equinox | 2026-09-22 | 6:45 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 9m | 91 min | UTC-4 |
| December solstice | 2026-12-21 | 7:17 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 16m | 70 min | UTC-5 |
In New Jersey (Edison), one daytime choghadiya or Rahu kaal ranges from 113 min to 91 min across these four dates.
Upcoming Hindu festivals in New Jersey (Edison)
The festival tithi in New Jersey (Edison) 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, 11:50 AM | Sun 11 Oct, 12:02 PM | Sunrise 7:04 AM |
| Dussehra 2026 | Tue 20 Oct, 3:21 AM | Wed 21 Oct, 4:42 AM | Sunset 6:10 PM |
| Karwa Chauth 2026 | Wed 28 Oct, 3:37 PM | Thu 29 Oct, 12:41 PM | Moonrise 8:34 PM |
| Ahoi Ashtami 2026 | Sun 1 Nov, 4:22 AM | Mon 2 Nov, 2:41 AM | Sunset 4:54 PM |
| Dhanteras 2026 | Fri 6 Nov, 12:01 AM | Sat 7 Nov, 12:18 AM | Sunset 4:48 PM |
| Diwali 2026 | Sun 8 Nov, 12:58 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 2:02 AM | Sunset 4:46 PM |
| Govardhan Puja 2026 | Mon 9 Nov, 2:02 AM | Tue 10 Nov, 3:31 AM | Sunrise 6:38 AM |
| Bhai Dooj 2026 | Tue 10 Nov, 3:31 AM | Wed 11 Nov, 5:24 AM | Sunrise 6:39 AM |
| Chhath Puja 2026 | Sat 14 Nov, 12:55 PM | Sun 15 Nov, 3:32 PM | Sunset 4:40 PM |
| Holi 2027 | Sun 21 Mar, 8:52 AM | Mon 22 Mar, 6:44 AM | Sunset 7:11 PM |
| Teej 2027 | Tue 3 Aug, 10:50 PM | Wed 4 Aug, 7:39 PM | Sunrise 5:57 AM |
- Sharad Navratri 2026 in New Jersey (Edison)
- Dussehra 2026 in New Jersey (Edison)
- Karwa Chauth 2026 in New Jersey (Edison)
- Ahoi Ashtami 2026 in New Jersey (Edison)
- Dhanteras 2026 in New Jersey (Edison)
- Diwali 2026 in New Jersey (Edison)
- Govardhan Puja 2026 in New Jersey (Edison)
- Bhai Dooj 2026 in New Jersey (Edison)
- Chhath Puja 2026 in New Jersey (Edison)
- Holi 2027 in New Jersey (Edison)
- Teej 2027 in New Jersey (Edison)
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 New Jersey (Edison) 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 New Jersey (Edison): questions
What is Rahu kaal today in New Jersey (Edison)?
On Friday, 2 October 2026, Rahu kaal in New Jersey (Edison) is from 11:18 AM to 12:46 PM local time.
What is today's choghadiya in New Jersey (Edison)?
The good day slots today are Char 6:55 AM to 8:23 AM, Labh 8:23 AM to 9:50 AM, Amrit 9:50 AM to 11:18 AM, Shubh 12:46 PM to 2:14 PM, Char 5:10 PM to 6:37 PM.
What tithi is it today in New Jersey (Edison)?
Saptami · Krishna Paksha at sunrise in New Jersey (Edison), ending Fri 2 Oct, 10:30 PM local time.
Can I use an Indian panchang in New Jersey (Edison)?
Not directly. New Jersey (Edison) is 9h 30m behind India today, and sunrise and sunset are different, so every slot must be recalculated for New Jersey (Edison). This page does that.
Which time zone does this page use for New Jersey (Edison)?
Eastern Time (EST / EDT), UTC-4 on this date, with daylight saving applied automatically when it is in force.
When is Diwali 2026 in New Jersey (Edison)?
Amavasya runs from Sun 8 Nov, 12:58 AM to Mon 9 Nov, 2:02 AM in New Jersey (Edison). Lakshmi puja is done after sunset while Amavasya runs.
Is Abhijit muhurat good in New Jersey (Edison)?
Abhijit muhurat, the midday window, is 12:23 PM to 1:10 PM today in New Jersey (Edison). 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 New Jersey (Edison)'s coordinates, 40.52, -74.41. Nothing is copied from an Indian city.