Sunrise, Daylight & Panchangam Timings in Washington DC & Northern Virginia
Washington DC & Northern Virginia lies at latitude 38.9°N. Across 2026, sunrise in Washington DC & Northern Virginia ranges from about 5:42 AM at its earliest (around Jun) to roughly 7:31 AM at its latest (around Oct). The longest day lasts about 14.9 hours near Jun, shrinking to roughly 9.4 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 Washington DC & Northern Virginia, these windows shift too — and they differ from every city in India. That is why this page recomputes the full Panchangam for Washington DC & Northern Virginia’s own coordinates and timezone each day, instead of reusing timings calculated for another location.
Common Questions — Panchangam in Washington DC & Northern Virginia
What time is sunrise in Washington DC & Northern Virginia?
Sunrise in Washington DC & Northern Virginia is not fixed — it varies from about 5:42 AM at its earliest (around Jun) to roughly 7:31 AM at its latest (around Oct). This page computes sunrise daily for Washington DC & Northern Virginia’s coordinates (38.9°N), so the Tithi, Nakshatram, Rahu Kalam and Muhurtham windows always reflect the real local day.
Why does Washington DC & Northern Virginia’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. Washington DC & Northern Virginia runs about 9.5 hours behind India and sits at latitude 38.9°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 Washington DC & Northern Virginia.
Can Telugu festival dates differ in Washington DC & Northern Virginia?
Yes, sometimes. Festivals are fixed by the Tithi at local sunrise (or moonrise/midday for some). Because Washington DC & Northern Virginia 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 Washington DC & Northern Virginia’s own timezone.