Surat Panchang Today — सूरत
Gujarat · 21.1702°N, 72.8311°E · IST (UTC+5:30)
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About Surat Panchang
Surat, Gujarat's diamond and textile capital, is home to one of the most commercially active Jain and Vaishnava communities in India — where Panchang-based muhurtas for business inaugurations, marriages, and festivals are followed with great seriousness. The city processes 90% of the world's rough diamonds, and Surat's diamond merchants traditionally consult Panchang before major trade decisions. At 72.83°E, Surat's sunrise timing is nearly identical to Mumbai, making its Rahu Kaal and Choghadiya aligned with Mumbai rather than eastern cities. Diwali and Paryushana (Jain festival) are the most Panchang-critical events in Surat.
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. Surat is located at 21.17°N latitude and 72.83°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Surat 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 Surat, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 18 minutes due to longitude difference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Rahu Kaal in Surat?
Rahu Kaal in Surat is calculated from today's local sunrise at 21.17°N, 72.83°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 Surat Panchang differ from other cities?
Surat is at 72.83°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 18 minutes.
How accurate is Surat Panchang on StarMeet?
StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (21.1702°N, 72.8311°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.