Patna Panchang Today — पटना
Bihar · 25.5941°N, 85.1376°E · IST (UTC+5:30)
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About Patna Panchang
Patna is the capital of Bihar and the ancient city of Pataliputra. Bihar has a strong Vedic tradition — Chhath Puja originating here makes accurate panchang essential for festival timing.
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. Patna is located at 25.59°N latitude and 85.14°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Patna 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 Patna, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 32 minutes due to longitude difference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Rahu Kaal in Patna?
Rahu Kaal in Patna is calculated from today's local sunrise at 25.59°N, 85.14°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 Patna Panchang differ from other cities?
Patna is at 85.14°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 32 minutes.
How accurate is Patna Panchang on StarMeet?
StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (25.5941°N, 85.1376°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.