Sunrise, Daylight & Panchangam Timings in Raleigh
Raleigh lies at latitude 35.8°N. Across 2026, sunrise in Raleigh ranges from about 5:58 AM at its earliest (around Jun) to roughly 7:33 AM at its latest (around Oct). The longest day lasts about 14.6 hours near Jun, shrinking to roughly 9.7 hours around Dec.
Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam, Gulika Kalam and the daily Muhurthams are each measured as fixed fractions of the time between local sunrise and sunset. Because that span changes through the year in Raleigh, these windows shift too — and they differ from every city in India. That is why this page recomputes the full Panchangam for Raleigh’s own coordinates and timezone each day, instead of reusing timings calculated for another location.
Common Questions — Panchangam in Raleigh
What time is sunrise in Raleigh?
Sunrise in Raleigh is not fixed — it varies from about 5:58 AM at its earliest (around Jun) to roughly 7:33 AM at its latest (around Oct). This page computes sunrise daily for Raleigh’s coordinates (35.8°N), so the Tithi, Nakshatram, Rahu Kalam and Muhurtham windows always reflect the real local day.
Why does Raleigh’s Rahu Kalam differ from the Panchangam my family uses in India?
Rahu Kalam is one-eighth of the daytime, measured from local sunrise to sunset. Raleigh runs about 9.5 hours behind India and sits at latitude 35.8°N, so its sunrise and day length are different — which means the eight Rahu Kalam slots land at different clock times. A Panchangam printed for Hyderabad or Vijayawada will not line up with Raleigh.
Can Telugu festival dates differ in Raleigh?
Yes, sometimes. Festivals are fixed by the Tithi at local sunrise (or moonrise/midday for some). Because Raleigh is about 9.5 hours behind India, a Tithi can begin or end on a different local date — so festivals such as Deepavali or Vinayaka Chavithi occasionally fall a day earlier or later than in India. Each festival date on this page is computed for Raleigh’s own timezone.