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Choghadiya Calculator

A Choghadiya Calculator helps calculate choghadiya calculator using Vedic astrology, panchang, calendar, muhurat, Vastu or naming inputs. It gives an instant browser-based result with a transparent method and source notes. Use it for planning and learning, then verify important ritual or marriage decisions with a qualified practitioner.

Last updated: June 2026 · Free · No sign-up required

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Quick reference

ChoghadiyaRuling planetQuality
AmritMoonGood — best for all work
ShubhJupiterGood — auspicious ceremonies
LabhMercuryGood — business, learning
CharVenusNeutral — travel favoured
UdvegSunBad — anxiety; government work passable
KaalSaturnBad — avoid new starts
RogMarsBad — avoid; conflict-prone

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Interpretation guide

First Choghadiya at sunriseWeekday
UdvegSunday
AmritMonday
RogTuesday
LabhWednesday
ShubhThursday
CharFriday
KaalSaturday

Formula & methodology

Formula: Each Choghadiya = (sunset − sunrise)/8 ≈ 1.5 h; sequence Udveg→Char→Labh→Amrit→Kaal→Shubh→Rog cycles from the weekday’s starting muhurta

  1. Enter date, latitude, longitude and UTC offset for your city.
  2. The calculator finds local sunrise and sunset and divides daytime into 8 equal parts.
  3. The weekday fixes the first Choghadiya (Wednesday starts with Labh, Monday with Amrit…).
  4. The fixed 7-name cycle fills the remaining segments; the 8th repeats the first.

Worked example — Delhi, Wednesday 10 Jun 2026 (sunrise 05:23, sunset 19:18, segment 1 h 44 m): Labh 05:23–07:07, Amrit 07:07–08:52, Kaal 08:52–10:36, Shubh 10:36–12:21, Rog 12:21–14:05, Udveg 14:05–15:50, Char 15:50–17:34, Labh again 17:34–19:18. The best windows that day are Amrit (early morning) and Shubh (late morning).

Authoritative source: Hindu astrology reference

Frequently asked questions

What is Choghadiya?
Choghadiya divides the time between sunrise and sunset into eight roughly 1.5-hour muhurtas, each ruled by a planet and rated good (Amrit, Shubh, Labh), neutral (Char) or bad (Udveg, Kaal, Rog). It is the quickest everyday muhurat system — widely used for travel, purchases and starting work.
Which Choghadiya is best?
Amrit (Moon) is considered the best for almost everything, followed by Shubh (Jupiter) for ceremonies and Labh (Mercury) for business and study. Char (Venus) is neutral and specifically good for travel. Avoid Udveg, Kaal and Rog for new beginnings.
How is the first Choghadiya of the day decided?
By the weekday’s ruling planet: Sunday starts with Udveg, Monday Amrit, Tuesday Rog, Wednesday Labh, Thursday Shubh, Friday Char and Saturday Kaal. After that the fixed cycle Udveg→Char→Labh→Amrit→Kaal→Shubh→Rog repeats, and the 8th segment equals the first.
Does Choghadiya work at night too?
Yes — night Choghadiya divides sunset-to-next-sunrise into 8 parts with its own starting muhurta per weekday. This tool focuses on the day Choghadiya, which is what most people consult for daytime travel and business decisions.
Choghadiya vs Rahu Kaal — which one should I follow?
They are independent filters. A good Choghadiya can still overlap Rahu Kaal (e.g., a Labh segment that falls inside Rahu Kaal should be skipped). Most practitioners pick a good Choghadiya that does not overlap Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda or Gulika — this page shows the day’s layout so you can do exactly that.

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