Ambala Panchang Today — अंबाला

Haryana · 30.3752°N, 76.7821°E · IST (UTC+5:30)

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About Ambala Panchang

Ambala, on the border between Punjab and Haryana at the foot of the Shivaliks, is an important military cantonment and commercial city where the Punjabi-Haryanvi Hindu community follows Panchang for Baisakhi, Lohri, and Navratri. At 76.78°E, sunrise is about 3 minutes before Delhi.

Why Location Matters for Panchang

All Panchang time divisions — Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya, Hora, and Abhijit Muhurta — are calculated from the local sunrise at your exact coordinates. Ambala is located at 30.38°N latitude and 76.78°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Ambala residents.

Rahu Kaal (the inauspicious period associated with Rahu) lasts approximately 90 minutes each day, with its timing varying by day of the week. For Ambala, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 2 minutes due to longitude difference.

The Five Limbs of Panchang

Tithi
Lunar day — 12° gap between Moon and Sun. Changes every 19–26 hours.
Vara
Weekday and its planetary ruler. Each day carries a distinct energy.
Nakshatra
Lunar mansion (1 of 27). Moon's position in the sidereal zodiac.
Yoga
Combined Sun-Moon longitude. 27 yogas, each with unique qualities.
Karana
Half-day unit. 11 types, each with specific auspiciousness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is today's Rahu Kaal in Ambala?

Rahu Kaal in Ambala is calculated from today's local sunrise at 30.38°N, 76.78°E. It varies daily by day of the week — on Monday it falls in the 2nd period, on Saturday in the 3rd period. See the live calculator above for today's exact time.

Why does Ambala Panchang differ from other cities?

Ambala is at 76.78°E longitude. Since all Panchang time divisions are calculated from local sunrise, the difference in longitude from a reference city like Delhi (77.21°E) shifts all time-based Panchang values by approximately 2 minutes.

How accurate is Ambala Panchang on StarMeet?

StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (30.3752°N, 76.7821°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.