Visakhapatnam Panchang Today — विशाखापत्तनम
Andhra Pradesh · 17.6868°N, 83.2185°E · IST (UTC+5:30)
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About Visakhapatnam Panchang
Visakhapatnam (Vizag) is Andhra Pradesh's port city. Located on the eastern coast at 83.22°E, its sunrise occurs notably earlier than most Indian cities, making its panchang unique.
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. Visakhapatnam is located at 17.69°N latitude and 83.22°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Visakhapatnam 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 Visakhapatnam, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 24 minutes due to longitude difference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Rahu Kaal in Visakhapatnam?
Rahu Kaal in Visakhapatnam is calculated from today's local sunrise at 17.69°N, 83.22°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 Visakhapatnam Panchang differ from other cities?
Visakhapatnam is at 83.22°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 24 minutes.
How accurate is Visakhapatnam Panchang on StarMeet?
StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (17.6868°N, 83.2185°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.