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Choghadiya Today
The Choghadiya divides the day and the night into eight periods each, named Amrit, Shubh, Labh, Char, Udveg, Kaal and Rog. Families in Gujarat, Rajasthan and across North India use it to choose a good time to start a journey, open a shop or begin any work. Timings are calculated from your city’s sunrise and sunset.
How Choghadiya is calculated
The time from sunrise to sunset is divided into eight equal parts, and the time from sunset to the next sunrise into another eight. Each part is about an hour and a half long — chau-ghadiya, “four ghadis”. The first daytime period belongs to the lord of the weekday, and the rest follow a fixed planetary sequence.
- Amrit (Moon), Shubh (Jupiter) and Labh (Mercury) are good for auspicious work.
- Char (Venus) is good for travel.
- Udveg (Sun), Kaal (Saturn) and Rog (Mars) are traditionally avoided for new beginnings.
Because sunrise and sunset change daily and from city to city, so do the Choghadiya timings. For important events, many families also check the Panchang and avoid Rahu Kalam.
Frequently asked questions
Which Choghadiya is best?
Amrit is considered the best for all auspicious work, followed by Shubh and Labh. Char is favoured for travel.
How long is one Choghadiya?
One-eighth of the day or night: about 90 minutes at the equinoxes, longer by day in summer and shorter in winter.
Is Choghadiya the same everywhere?
No. It is calculated from local sunrise and sunset, so it differs between cities and changes every day.