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Choghadiya Today in Washington DC
Friday, October 16, 2026 · times in EDT (local Washington DC time)
Sunriseसूर्योदय
7:18 AM
Day Choghadiya begins
Sunsetसूर्यास्त
6:28 PM
Night Choghadiya begins
Rahu Kaalराहु काल
11:29 AM – 12:53 PM
Less favorable for starting new things
Day Choghadiya (दिन)
- 7:18 AM – 8:42 AMChar चरNeutralNeutral — good for travel and movement
- 8:42 AM – 10:06 AMLabh लाभGoodGainful — business, trade, education
- 10:06 AM – 11:29 AMAmrit अमृतGoodMost auspicious — good for all important work
- 11:29 AM – 12:53 PMKaal कालAvoid for new startsLess favorable for new starts; suits routine and repair work
- 12:53 PM – 2:17 PMShubh शुभGoodAuspicious — ceremonies, marriage, learning
- 2:17 PM – 3:40 PMRog रोगAvoid for new startsLess favorable for new starts; suits disputes and physical effort
- 3:40 PM – 5:04 PMUdveg उद्वेगAvoid for new startsLess favorable for new starts; fine for government/admin work
- 5:04 PM – 6:28 PMChar चरNeutralNeutral — good for travel and movement
Night Choghadiya (रात)
- 6:28 PM – 8:04 PMRog रोगAvoid for new startsLess favorable for new starts; suits disputes and physical effort
- 8:04 PM – 9:40 PMKaal कालAvoid for new startsLess favorable for new starts; suits routine and repair work
- 9:40 PM – 11:17 PMLabh लाभGoodGainful — business, trade, education
- 11:17 PM – 12:53 AMUdveg उद्वेगAvoid for new startsLess favorable for new starts; fine for government/admin work
- 12:53 AM – 2:30 AMShubh शुभGoodAuspicious — ceremonies, marriage, learning
- 2:30 AM – 4:06 AMAmrit अमृतGoodMost auspicious — good for all important work
- 4:06 AM – 5:43 AMChar चरNeutralNeutral — good for travel and movement
- 5:43 AM – 7:19 AMRog रोगAvoid for new startsLess favorable for new starts; suits disputes and physical effort
The period running now is highlighted in your browser. Night Choghadiya continues until tomorrow's sunrise. Full panchang for Washington DC: Washington DC Panchang today.
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Choghadiya — common questions
What is today's Choghadiya in Washington DC?
On Friday, October 16, 2026, the day Choghadiya in Washington DC starts at sunrise (7:18 AM) with Char, and the night Choghadiya starts at sunset (6:28 PM) with Rog. Day sequence: Char, Labh, Amrit, Kaal, Shubh, Rog, Udveg, Char.
Which are the good Choghadiya timings today in Washington DC?
Today's favorable daytime Choghadiyas (Amrit, Shubh, Labh) in Washington DC are: Labh 8:42 AM – 10:06 AM, Amrit 10:06 AM – 11:29 AM, Shubh 12:53 PM – 2:17 PM (EDT).
When is Amrit Choghadiya today?
Amrit Choghadiya in Washington DC today: Amrit 10:06 AM – 11:29 AM, Amrit 2:30 AM – 4:06 AM (EDT). Amrit is considered the most auspicious of the seven Choghadiyas.
How is Choghadiya calculated?
Daytime (sunrise to sunset) and night-time (sunset to next sunrise) are each divided into 8 equal Choghadiyas. The first daytime Choghadiya is ruled by the weekday's planet and the rest follow a fixed planetary order, so the sequence differs for each weekday and the timings change daily with sunrise and sunset.
Which Choghadiyas are good and which should be avoided?
Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good for important beginnings; Char is neutral and especially good for travel. Udveg, Kaal and Rog are traditionally treated as less favorable for starting new things, though routine work can continue.
Is the Choghadiya for Washington DC in IST?
No. Washington DC's Choghadiya is divided from Washington DC's own sunrise (7:18 AM) and sunset (6:28 PM) and shown in local time (EDT, America/New_York). An Indian Choghadiya converted to Washington DC time would put every period in the wrong place.
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