Ranchi Panchang Today — रांची
Jharkhand · 23.3441°N, 85.3096°E · IST (UTC+5:30)
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About Ranchi Panchang
Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, observes both Sarna (nature worship) festivals and standard Panchang-timed Hindu festivals. Karma Puja, Sarhul, and Diwali are the most Panchang-observed events in Ranchi. At 85.31°E, sunrise is about 32 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. Ranchi is located at 23.34°N latitude and 85.31°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Ranchi 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 Ranchi, 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 Ranchi?
Rahu Kaal in Ranchi is calculated from today's local sunrise at 23.34°N, 85.31°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 Ranchi Panchang differ from other cities?
Ranchi is at 85.31°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 Ranchi Panchang on StarMeet?
StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (23.3441°N, 85.3096°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.