🕐How Is Choghadiya Calculated?
The time from sunrise to sunset is divided into 8 equal parts — called Din Ka Choghadiya. The time from sunset to next sunrise is also divided into 8 parts — Raat Ka Choghadiya. Each part is roughly 90 minutes. The sequence of Choghadiya types depends on the ruling planet of the weekday and follows a fixed rotation.
🌎Why Does It Change Daily?
Choghadiya depends on your local sunrise and sunset, which shift every day throughout the year. As the day gets longer in summer, each Choghadiya slot becomes longer too. The sequence is the same each weekday, but the exact timings change. Enter your city above for the most accurate local timings.
⚠Rahu Kaal Overrides Choghadiya
Even if an auspicious Choghadiya like Amrit or Shubh falls during Rahu Kaal, it must be avoided. Rahu Kaal is considered highly malefic and overrides the positive energy of any Choghadiya. The table above flags any overlap so you can plan around it. Always check
today's Rahu Kaal alongside Choghadiya.
🏠Choghadiya in Gujarat & North India
Choghadiya is especially popular in Gujarat, Rajasthan and North India — particularly in trading communities. Gujarati and Marwari businesspeople traditionally check Choghadiya before starting any financial transaction, opening a shop, dispatching goods or signing a deal. The Bhrigu tradition followed by Astrologer Anil Bhargava also uses Choghadiya alongside Panchang for muhurat selection.
What Is Choghadiya?
Choghadiya is a Vedic time guide that divides each day and night into 8 equal periods. Each period is ruled by a planet and carries a specific quality — auspicious, neutral or inauspicious. The word Choghadiya comes from two Sanskrit words: Cho (four) and Ghadiya (Ghati). So Choghadiya means four Ghatis — a unit of time equal to roughly 96 minutes.
There are 7 types of Choghadiya that repeat in a fixed sequence through the day and night. Four are auspicious: Amrit (Moon), Shubh (Jupiter), Labh (Mercury) and Char (Venus). Three are inauspicious: Rog (Mars), Kaal (Saturn) and Udveg (Sun).
How to Use Choghadiya Today
Enter your city above and click Get Choghadiya. The day and night tables update for your exact location. Look for Amrit first — it is the most auspicious period of the day. For marriages and religious work, choose Shubh. For business and education, use Labh. For travel, pick Char.
Also watch for the current Choghadiya highlighted at the top. If you have something important to do right now, check whether the current period is auspicious. If not, the table shows when the next good period starts. Always cross-check with Rahu Kaal — an auspicious Choghadiya overlapping Rahu Kaal must be avoided.
Choghadiya and Muhurat — What Is the Difference?
A Muhurat is a detailed auspicious time calculation based on Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana and planetary positions. It is specific to a purpose — like a wedding, Griha Pravesh or business launch. A Choghadiya is a simpler, quicker guide based only on the current time window and its ruling planet.
Choghadiya is ideal when you need a quick answer: "Is now a good time?" For major life events, a full Muhurat from a Vedic astrologer is better. For daily decisions — travel, meetings, new starts — Choghadiya is fast and reliable. Check the full daily Panchang for a complete picture.
Choghadiya in the Bhrigu Tradition
Astrologer Anil Bhargava follows the classical Bhrigu tradition of Vedic Jyotish. In this tradition, Choghadiya is used as one layer of timing — alongside Tithi, Nakshatra and Muhurat. The Bhrigu approach emphasises that Choghadiya alone is not sufficient for major decisions. Your personal Dasha period and planetary positions in your birth chart must also align for true auspiciousness.
For major decisions — business launch, property purchase, marriage — a personalised reading that combines your Choghadiya with your birth chart gives the most accurate guidance. Book a consultation with Astrologer Anil Bhargava for this level of precision. Also use the free kundali tool to know your Moon sign and Dasha.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Choghadiya?
Choghadiya is a Vedic time guide that divides each day and night into 8 equal periods of roughly 90 minutes. Each period is ruled by a planet. Amrit, Shubh, Labh and Char are auspicious. Rog, Kaal and Udveg are inauspicious. Use it to find the best time to start new work, travel, business or auspicious activities.
What is the best Choghadiya today?
Amrit Choghadiya is the most auspicious period — ruled by the Moon and ideal for any new beginning. Shubh is second best — ruled by Jupiter, best for religious activities and marriages. Labh is ruled by Mercury and best for business and education. Char is ruled by Venus and best for travel. All four are shown with timings above.
What is aaj ka Choghadiya?
Aaj ka Choghadiya means today's Choghadiya in Hindi. Aaj means today. The timings are shown above for your selected city, divided into day and night periods. Enter your city and click Get Choghadiya for your precise aaj ka Choghadiya timing.
What is the difference between day and night Choghadiya?
Day Choghadiya covers sunrise to sunset — divided into 8 equal slots. Night Choghadiya covers sunset to next day's sunrise — also 8 slots. Both follow a fixed sequence based on the weekday. Use day Choghadiya for daytime activities and night Choghadiya for evening or night work.
Should I avoid Choghadiya that overlaps with Rahu Kaal?
Yes. Even if an auspicious Choghadiya like Amrit or Shubh falls during Rahu Kaal, Vedic astrology recommends avoiding it. Rahu Kaal is highly malefic and overrides the auspicious nature of the Choghadiya. The table above flags any overlap.
What is Choghadiya used for?
Choghadiya is used to find auspicious times for starting new ventures, travel, buying property, signing contracts, marriage ceremonies, naming ceremonies, Griha Pravesh, business launches and any important new activity. It is especially popular in Gujarat, Rajasthan and North India.
