Shimla Panchang Today — शिमला
Himachal Pradesh · 31.1048°N, 77.1734°E · IST (UTC+5:30)
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About Shimla Panchang
Shimla, the former British India summer capital and Himachal Pradesh's capital, has a Pahadi Hindu community where Panchang governs the Shoolini Mata festival, Minjar Fair, and all major religious observances. At 77.17°E, sunrise timing is nearly identical to 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. Shimla is located at 31.10°N latitude and 77.17°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Shimla 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 Shimla, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 0 minutes due to longitude difference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Rahu Kaal in Shimla?
Rahu Kaal in Shimla is calculated from today's local sunrise at 31.10°N, 77.17°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 Shimla Panchang differ from other cities?
Shimla is at 77.17°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 0 minutes.
How accurate is Shimla Panchang on StarMeet?
StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (31.1048°N, 77.1734°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.