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Panchang today in Riyadh: choghadiya, Rahu kaal and tithi
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Saudi Arabia hosts millions of Indians, and Riyadh is one of the main cities where they live and work. This page gives the full daily panchang worked out for Riyadh itself, so you do not have to convert an Indian timing or guess the daylight saving change.
Panchang for Riyadh, Saturday, 3 October 2026
| Element | Today in Riyadh |
|---|---|
| Vaar (weekday) | Saturday |
| Tithi at sunrise | Ashtami · Krishna Paksha |
| Tithi ends | Sun 4 Oct, 3:22 AM |
| Nakshatra | Ardra |
| Yoga | Variyana |
| Moon sign | Mithun (Gemini) |
| Sunrise | 5:46 AM |
| Sunset | 5:38 PM |
| Moonrise | 11:15 PM |
| Moonset | 12:35 PM |
| Day length | 11h 52m |
| Time zone offset | UTC+3 |
Rahu kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Abhijit in Riyadh
| Period | Start | End | Traditional reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahu kaal | 8:44 AM | 10:13 AM | Avoided for new starts |
| Yamaganda | 1:11 PM | 2:40 PM | Avoided for new starts |
| Gulika kaal | 5:46 AM | 7:15 AM | Avoided for new starts in many traditions |
| Abhijit muhurat | 11:18 AM | 12:05 PM | Favoured midday window |
Day choghadiya in Riyadh
| Choghadiya | Start | End | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaal | 5:46 AM | 7:15 AM | Avoid |
| Shubh | 7:15 AM | 8:44 AM | Good |
| Rog | 8:44 AM | 10:13 AM | Avoid |
| Udveg | 10:13 AM | 11:42 AM | Avoid |
| Char | 11:42 AM | 1:11 PM | Good |
| Labh | 1:11 PM | 2:40 PM | Good |
| Amrit | 2:40 PM | 4:09 PM | Good |
| Kaal | 4:09 PM | 5:38 PM | Avoid |
Night choghadiya in Riyadh
| Choghadiya | Start | End | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labh | 5:38 PM | 7:09 PM | Good |
| Udveg | 7:09 PM | 8:40 PM | Avoid |
| Shubh | 8:40 PM | 10:11 PM | Good |
| Amrit | 10:11 PM | 11:42 PM | Good |
| Char | 11:42 PM | 1:13 AM | Good |
| Rog | 1:13 AM | 2:44 AM | Avoid |
| Kaal | 2:44 AM | 4:15 AM | Avoid |
| Labh | 4:15 AM | 5:46 AM | Good |
Next 7 days in Riyadh
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Tithi | Nakshatra | Rahu kaal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 3 October | 5:46 AM | 5:38 PM | Ashtami | Ardra | 8:44 AM to 10:13 AM |
| Sunday, 4 October | 5:46 AM | 5:37 PM | Navami | Punarvasu | 4:08 PM to 5:37 PM |
| Monday, 5 October | 5:46 AM | 5:36 PM | Dashami | Pushya | 7:15 AM to 8:44 AM |
| Tuesday, 6 October | 5:47 AM | 5:35 PM | Ekadashi | Ashlesha | 2:38 PM to 4:06 PM |
| Wednesday, 7 October | 5:47 AM | 5:34 PM | Dwadashi | Magha | 11:40 AM to 1:09 PM |
| Thursday, 8 October | 5:48 AM | 5:33 PM | Trayodashi | Purva Phalguni | 1:08 PM to 2:37 PM |
| Friday, 9 October | 5:48 AM | 5:32 PM | Chaturdashi | Uttara Phalguni | 10:12 AM to 11:40 AM |
Riyadh time compared with India
Today Delhi sees sunrise at 6:15 AM IST and Riyadh at 5:46 AM local time. Delhi's Rahu kaal is 9:12 AM to 10:41 AM IST, while Riyadh's is 8:44 AM to 10:13 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.
- Riyadh uses Arabia Standard Time (AST); today that is UTC+3 against India's UTC+5:30.
- Latitude 24.71 and longitude 46.68 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 Riyadh
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 | 5:57 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 7m | 91 min | UTC+3 |
| June solstice | 2026-06-21 | 5:04 AM | 6:45 PM | 13h 40m | 103 min | UTC+3 |
| September equinox | 2026-09-22 | 5:41 AM | 5:49 PM | 12h 8m | 91 min | UTC+3 |
| December solstice | 2026-12-21 | 6:33 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 36m | 80 min | UTC+3 |
In Riyadh, one daytime choghadiya or Rahu kaal ranges from 103 min to 91 min across these four dates.
Upcoming Hindu festivals in Riyadh
The festival tithi in Riyadh 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, 6:50 PM | Sun 11 Oct, 7:02 PM | Sunrise 5:49 AM |
| Dussehra 2026 | Tue 20 Oct, 10:21 AM | Wed 21 Oct, 11:42 AM | Sunset 5:22 PM |
| Karwa Chauth 2026 | Wed 28 Oct, 10:37 PM | Thu 29 Oct, 7:41 PM | Moonrise 8:00 PM |
| Ahoi Ashtami 2026 | Sun 1 Nov, 12:22 PM | Mon 2 Nov, 10:41 AM | Sunset 5:13 PM |
| Dhanteras 2026 | Fri 6 Nov, 8:01 AM | Sat 7 Nov, 8:18 AM | Sunset 5:10 PM |
| Diwali 2026 | Sun 8 Nov, 8:58 AM | Mon 9 Nov, 10:02 AM | Sunset 5:09 PM |
| Govardhan Puja 2026 | Mon 9 Nov, 10:02 AM | Tue 10 Nov, 11:31 AM | Sunrise 6:05 AM |
| Bhai Dooj 2026 | Tue 10 Nov, 11:31 AM | Wed 11 Nov, 1:24 PM | Sunrise 6:06 AM |
| Chhath Puja 2026 | Sat 14 Nov, 8:55 PM | Sun 15 Nov, 11:32 PM | Sunset 5:06 PM |
| Holi 2027 | Sun 21 Mar, 3:52 PM | Mon 22 Mar, 1:44 PM | Sunset 6:05 PM |
| Teej 2027 | Wed 4 Aug, 5:50 AM | Thu 5 Aug, 2:39 AM | Sunrise 5:22 AM |
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 Riyadh 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 Riyadh: questions
What is Rahu kaal today in Riyadh?
On Saturday, 3 October 2026, Rahu kaal in Riyadh is from 8:44 AM to 10:13 AM local time.
What is today's choghadiya in Riyadh?
The good day slots today are Shubh 7:15 AM to 8:44 AM, Char 11:42 AM to 1:11 PM, Labh 1:11 PM to 2:40 PM, Amrit 2:40 PM to 4:09 PM.
What tithi is it today in Riyadh?
Ashtami · Krishna Paksha at sunrise in Riyadh, ending Sun 4 Oct, 3:22 AM local time.
Can I use an Indian panchang in Riyadh?
Not directly. Riyadh is 2h 30m behind India today, and sunrise and sunset are different, so every slot must be recalculated for Riyadh. This page does that.
Which time zone does this page use for Riyadh?
Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC+3 on this date, with daylight saving applied automatically when it is in force.
When is Diwali 2026 in Riyadh?
Amavasya runs from Sun 8 Nov, 8:58 AM to Mon 9 Nov, 10:02 AM in Riyadh. Lakshmi puja is done after sunset while Amavasya runs.
Is Abhijit muhurat good in Riyadh?
Abhijit muhurat, the midday window, is 11:18 AM to 12:05 PM today in Riyadh. 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 Riyadh's coordinates, 24.71, 46.68. Nothing is copied from an Indian city.