How many Choghadiya periods are there in a full day?

8 during the day (sunrise to sunset) and 8 during the night (sunset to next sunrise), for 16 total, cycling through the same 7 named periods.

Why are there 8 segments but only 7 period names?

The 7-name cycle repeats, so one period name necessarily appears twice within a set of 8 day (or night) segments.

Does the starting period change based on the weekday?

Yes — the day and night sequences each start with a different named period depending on the weekday, following a fixed pattern verified against real published day and night Choghadiya sequences.

Is the same Choghadiya sequence used everywhere in India?

The day/night 8-segment method with the 7-name cycle used here follows the sequence published on major Panchang references like drikpanchang.com; some regional traditions may vary slightly.

Do I need my location for Choghadiya?

Yes — the segments are timed from your specific sunrise and sunset, so the actual clock times shift with your location and date, even though the sequence pattern itself only depends on the weekday.

What's the difference between Choghadiya and Rahu Kaal?

Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, and Gulika Kaal are each a single fixed inauspicious daylight segment; Choghadiya instead labels all 16 day-and-night segments, mixing favorable and unfavorable periods throughout.

Can Rahu Kaal and an unfavorable Choghadiya period overlap?

They can, since both are derived from the same sunrise/sunset-based segmentation, though they use different segment-counting rules, so the overlap isn't guaranteed on every day.

Is Choghadiya used for major life events like weddings?

Choghadiya is more commonly used for everyday timing decisions; major life-event muhurats (marriage, housewarming) typically involve additional astrological factors best assessed with a qualified priest or astrologer.

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Choghadiya Calculator

Full day and night Choghadiya table for choosing an auspicious time.

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Last reviewed 2026-09-06

About the Choghadiya Calculator

Shows the full day and night Choghadiya table — 8 named periods each — for choosing an auspicious time to start everyday activities, for any location and date.

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How to use it

Select your location.
Enter the date.
Read the day and night Choghadiya tables — favorable periods are highlighted.

Formula

Daylight and night are each divided into 8 equal segments, cycling through 7 named periods (Amrit, Shubh, Labh, Char considered favorable; Rog, Kaal, Udveg considered unfavorable) in a fixed weekday-dependent starting order (verified against real published day AND night Choghadiya sequences for 4 different dates before shipping).

Worked example

On a Sunday, the day Choghadiya sequence starts with Udveg (unfavorable) right at sunrise; the night sequence starts with Shubh (favorable) right at sunset.

The 7 Choghadiya periods (from this tool's own cycle)

The 7 Choghadiya periods (from this tool's own cycle)
Period	Nature	Commonly associated with
Amrit	Favorable	Best overall; suited for any important or auspicious start
Shubh	Favorable	General auspicious activities and ceremonies
Labh	Favorable	Business, profit-oriented activities, financial dealings
Char	Favorable	Travel and movement-related activities
Rog	Unfavorable	Traditionally avoided; associated with illness
Kaal	Unfavorable	Traditionally avoided; associated with conflict/death
Udveg	Unfavorable	Traditionally avoided; associated with anxiety/agitation

Interpreting your result

A purely mechanical calculation based on sunrise/sunset for your specific location and date — no planetary positions needed.

Recommendations

• Choghadiya is commonly used for everyday timing decisions (starting a trip, a purchase, a new task) — for major life-event muhurat (marriage, housewarming), consult this site's dedicated Muhurat tools or a qualified priest instead.

Frequently asked questions

Amrit, Shubh, Labh, and Char are traditionally favorable; Rog, Kaal, and Udveg are traditionally unfavorable — shown in green versus muted in this tool's table.