Mumbai Choghadiya Today

Choghadiya is a traditional Vedic timing system that divides the daylight hours and the night hours into eight equal parts each. The word comes from Sanskrit: Cho (four) and Ghadiya (a unit of approximately 24 minutes), though in practice each slot spans one-eighth of the daylight or nighttime period and therefore varies in length by season and latitude.

Each slot is assigned one of seven types - Amrit, Shubh, Labh, Char, Kaal, Rog, and Udveg - based on the weekday and a rotating sequence passed down through Jyotish tradition. The sequence shifts by weekday so that the same type does not always dominate the same time of day.

Choghadiya is widely used across India and by the NRI community worldwide for choosing the right moment to travel, begin a business meeting, make an important purchase, or start a significant undertaking. In Mumbai, local sunrise and sunset define the boundaries of each slot, so the exact clock times differ from those in other cities even on the same day.

For general daily activities, the Choghadiya table is a practical and quick guide. For life events such as a marriage, a housewarming, or a major investment, a proper muhurat calculated from the birth chart of the individual or couple offers a much deeper and more personalised auspiciousness check.

What is the best Choghadiya today in Mumbai?

The Amrit and Shubh Choghadiya are considered the most auspicious windows. Check the day slots table above for today's exact timings in Mumbai (UTC+5:30). Amrit is ideal for all undertakings; Shubh is favoured for new beginnings.

Why do Choghadiya timings differ for Mumbai?

Choghadiya slots are divided equally between local sunrise and sunset. Because sunrise and sunset vary by latitude and longitude, the exact timings are unique to Mumbai, India. The table above uses the precise coordinates of Mumbai to calculate today's slots.

Which Choghadiya should be avoided in Mumbai today?

Kaal, Rog, and Udveg are inauspicious Choghadiya slots. Avoid starting new ventures, signing contracts, or beginning travel during these windows. The exact times for Mumbai are shown in the red-highlighted rows of the table above.

How is Choghadiya different from a personal muhurat?

Choghadiya gives a quick daily guideline based on weekday and local sunrise/sunset. A personal muhurat is computed from your own birth chart, the event type, and the planetary positions - it is far more precise. For important events like a wedding or business launch in Mumbai, consult Acharya Devraj Ji for a chart-specific muhurat.