Bhai Dooj 2026 in New Zealand: date and local timings
Bhai Dooj (Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam) 2026 falls on Wednesday 11 November 2026 in all 3 New Zealand cities listed here. In India it is on Wednesday 11 November 2026 – the same day. The rule: Kartika sukla vidiya at aparahna. In Auckland the afternoon (fourth fifth of daylight) on 11 November 2026 runs 2:28 PM – 5:16 PM local time, and the tithi runs from 10 November 2026 9:30 PM to 11 November 2026 11:23 PM. The table gives the date for each city with the afternoon window and the tithi in local clock time (daylight saving applied), all computed from the NASA/JPL ephemeris for the city's own sunrise and sunset, never converted from IST.
| Cities | Date | Afternoon | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Wednesday 11 November 2026 | 2:28 PM – 5:16 PM | 10 November 2026 9:30 PM – 11 November 2026 11:23 PM |
| Wellington | Wednesday 11 November 2026 | 2:30 PM – 5:22 PM | 10 November 2026 9:30 PM – 11 November 2026 11:23 PM |
| Christchurch | Wednesday 11 November 2026 | 2:40 PM – 5:34 PM | 10 November 2026 9:30 PM – 11 November 2026 11:23 PM |
FAQ
When is Bhai Dooj 2026 in New Zealand?
Bhai Dooj 2026 is on Wednesday 11 November 2026 in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch.
Is Bhai Dooj on the same day in New Zealand and India?
Yes, in India it is on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
How is the date of Bhai Dooj decided?
Kartika sukla vidiya at aparahna.
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