SyncYourTime is rooted in the principles of electional astrology (Muhurta selection), drawing on the Panchang and the broader tradition of Vedic astrology.
Our presentation is inspired by the teachings and insights of respected modern day astrologers such as B.V. Raman, P.V.R. Narasimha Rao, Pt. Sanjay Rath, K.K. Joshi, Ernst Wilhelm, and Indrodeep Banerjee.
While honoring these influences and traditions, the app reflects our own unique interpretation of muhurta selection, and is aimed at making ancient wisdom practical, accessible, and relevant for everyday decisions.
Panchang is a traditional Vedic calendar, constituted by five key elements:
Panchang is the essential tool / almanac used to identify favorable Muhurta times and avoid inauspicious periods.
Muhurta selection is the branch of Vedic astrology that provides guidance on times that were chosen to align actions with certain qualities of time.
Traditionally, it has been used to plan events such as weddings, travel, business launches, communications, tasks, and spiritual practices.
In brief, Vedic Astrology (Jyotish) uses the sidereal zodiac, which reflects the actual positions of constellations in the sky.
Western astrology, on the other hand, uses the tropical zodiac, which is tied to the Earth's position relative to the Sun and begins with the spring equinox.
Due to a slow shift in the Earth's axis—called the precession of the equinoxes—these two systems no longer align as they did over 2,000 years ago. This creates a noticeable difference in birth charts, and can result in planets appearing in different signs depending on which system is used.
The Sun is the central reference point for calculating all durations in the Vedic system of timekeeping, known as Kāla. This system measures time through a detailed hierarchy—beginning with the tiniest unit, the truti (the time it takes sunlight to cross six atoms), and expanding to vast cosmic cycles that span billions of years, reflecting the lifespan of the universe.
These units are both astronomical and philosophical, as they connect directly with Hindu cosmology and the rhythms of creation and dissolution. The classic Vedic text, the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam (3.11.6 onwards), offers an in-depth description of these divisions of time.
Some of the time periods are also used in the app, especially when calculating daily Panchang elements and identifying favorable or unfavorable timings.
| Time Unit | Equivalent in Modern Time | Meaning / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Truṭi | ~0.00059 seconds | Smallest time unit |
| Vedha | ~0.0593 seconds | 100 Truṭi |
| Lava | ~0.1778 seconds | 3 Vedha |
| Nimeṣa | ~0.5333 seconds | Blink of an eye |
| Kṣaṇa | ~1.6 seconds | 3 Nimeṣa |
| Kāṣṭhā | 8 seconds | 5 Kṣaṇa |
| Laghu | 2 minutes | 160 Kāṣṭhā |
| Daṇḍa / Naḍī | 24 minutes | 60 Laghu |
| Muhūrta | 48 minutes | 2 Daṇḍa |
| Day & Night | 24 hours | 1 full day |
| Time Unit | Equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pakṣa | 15 Days | Fortnight – Waxing/Waning |
| Māsa | 30 Days | Lunar Month |
| Ayana | 6 Months | Uttarāyaṇa / Dakṣiṇāyana |
| Varṣa | 12 Months | 1 Solar Year |
| Time Unit | Length | Meaning / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Satya Yuga | 1,728,000 years | Golden Age |
| Treta Yuga | 1,296,000 years | Silver Age |
| Dvapara Yuga | 864,000 years | Bronze Age |
| Kali Yuga | 432,000 years | Current Iron Age |
| Mahāyuga | 4.32 million years | One full Yuga cycle |
| Manvantara | 306.72 million years | 71 Mahāyugas |
| Kalpa | 4.32 billion years | 1 Day of Brahma |
| Brahma Day & Night | 8.64 billion years | 1 Full Cycle |
| Brahma Year | 3.1104 trillion years | 360 Brahma Days |
| Brahma's Life | 311.04 trillion years | 100 Brahma Years |
No — once an activity is begun, the quality and potential of the time it was started in is generally considered to carry through.
There is usually no need to stop or pause the activity once it has started.
Future steps can be planned during periods traditionally observed as more favorable.
Some periods are traditionally observed as better suited for routine tasks, reflection, or spiritual practices. Starting new ventures, making important decisions, or signing agreements was generally avoided during these times according to traditional observations.
No.
SyncYourTime does not use artificial intelligence to make calculations - all time suggestions are calculated using traditional astrological methods. All explanations and presentations are created by people.
The app helps you explore and reflect on times that have traditionally been observed as favorable for various activities — such as starting a new job or project, traveling, engaging in spiritual practices, holding important conversations, signing agreements, or making key decisions.
It is designed to make these observations accessible for everyday life, without requiring you to study astrology or consult an astrologer.
Favorable and less favorable times are calculated according to the classical rules of Muhurta selection, using the Panchang along with other principles of Vedic astrology.
Key elements such as the lunar day (Tithi), the lunar mansion position (Nakshatra), weekday (Vara), planetary alignments, and their dispositions are all considered, along with calculated factors and alignments.
These elements are assessed according to traditional Muhurta rules to indicate the quality and potential of time.
The app applies these rules behind the scenes, offering practical, easy-to-understand guidance on periods traditionally observed as more or less favorable for different activities — or when it may be better to wait.
In addition, the app uses your personal astrological information and current location to make the results relevant to you.
The app calculates timings using precise astronomical data, including the Sun and Moon's real-time positions and your selected location. This ensures high accuracy for events like Tithis, Nakshatras, and other Panchang elements.
While based on traditional Vedic methods, small variations may occur due to differences in how local sunrise/sunset times and time zones are calculated.
It's often the case that you'll see a 1–2 minute difference between various apps and software - because each may use slightly different astronomical sources or settings.
These minor differences don't affect the overall reliability of the timing.
Oh Yes!
The app was purposely designed for both non-astrologers and astrologer alike.
You can turn off "Jargon Mode" to see clear, practical guidance without being overwhelmed by Sanskrit terms or technical astrological language.
Presently the app is only in English, although there are plans to offer Spanish, French and German at a later stage.
Yes, when you change location, the timings are automatically adjusted to the local time of that place, including Daylight Saving Time if it's observed there.
Yes, you can save up to 3 different locations in your account. Each of these locations can be changed up to 3 times per year.
Yes. If you made a mistake entering your birth data, or need to make an adjustment, please contact us at
Yes, you can still use many features of the app without knowing your exact birth time.
Most calculations and time period suggestions are based on the core Panchang elements, along with the current local time and your present location — not your birth chart.
However, there are important features that rely on personal astrology (such as Tarabalam and Chandrabalam, which help assess your ability to benefit from auspicious periods, as well as planet transit assessments).
The accuracy may be affected if your birth time is uncertain.
Birth Time Correction Service.
If you'd like help determining your correct birth time, we also offer a birth time correction service.
Feel free to reach out to us at for more details.
Yes, the app is fully responsive and works seamlessly across all devices—including phones, tablets, and desktop computers.
It works cross-platform and is compatible with Mac, PC, and Linux, and runs smoothly on all modern browsers such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge.
No, there are no mobile apps.
SYT is a web application, designed to be fully accessible from your browser on any device. This approach allows us to deliver updates, new features, and improvements instantly—without requiring users to download or update an app. It also ensures a consistent experience across all platforms and devices.
The app does not send "push " notifications.
However from your Profile Page, you can opt-in to receive daily email reminders. These emails provide you with information about the next day's auspicious and inauspicious time periods, conveniently delivered to your inbox.
Yes — your privacy and data security are top priorities for us.
All data is transmitted to our servers through a secure encrypted connection (SSL), and stored in a protected environment.
We do not share, sell, or misuse your personal information — it is used solely to provide the services offered by the app.
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