Gangtok Panchang Today — गंगटोक
Sikkim · 27.3389°N, 88.6065°E · IST (UTC+5:30)
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About Gangtok Panchang
Gangtok, Sikkim's mountain capital, follows the Tibetan Buddhist calendar for Losar, Saga Dawa, and major Buddhist festivals at Rumtek Monastery alongside the Hindu Panchang for the Nepali Hindu community's Dashain, Tihar, and Teej. At 88.61°E, sunrise is about 45 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. Gangtok is located at 27.34°N latitude and 88.61°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Gangtok 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 Gangtok, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 46 minutes due to longitude difference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Rahu Kaal in Gangtok?
Rahu Kaal in Gangtok is calculated from today's local sunrise at 27.34°N, 88.61°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 Gangtok Panchang differ from other cities?
Gangtok is at 88.61°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 46 minutes.
How accurate is Gangtok Panchang on StarMeet?
StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (27.3389°N, 88.6065°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.