Diwali 2026 in Australia: date and local timings
Diwali (Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja) 2026 falls on Sunday 8 November 2026 in all 6 Australia cities listed here. In India it is on Sunday 8 November 2026 – the same day. The rule: Ashwayuja amavasya at pradosha; Kedareshwara vratam the same day. In Sydney the pradosha (the first fifth of the night after sunset) on 8 November 2026 runs 7:29 PM – 9:33 PM local time, and the tithi runs from 8 November 2026 4:58 PM to 9 November 2026 6:02 PM. The table gives the date for each city with the pradosha 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 | Pradosha | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 7:29 PM – 9:33 PM | 8 November 2026 4:58 PM – 9 November 2026 6:02 PM |
| Melbourne | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 8:01 PM – 10:02 PM | 8 November 2026 4:58 PM – 9 November 2026 6:02 PM |
| Brisbane | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 6:11 PM – 8:19 PM | 8 November 2026 3:58 PM – 9 November 2026 5:02 PM |
| Perth | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 6:47 PM – 8:52 PM | 8 November 2026 1:58 PM – 9 November 2026 3:02 PM |
| Adelaide | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 7:51 PM – 9:54 PM | 8 November 2026 4:28 PM – 9 November 2026 5:32 PM |
| Canberra | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 7:40 PM – 9:42 PM | 8 November 2026 4:58 PM – 9 November 2026 6:02 PM |
FAQ
When is Diwali 2026 in Australia?
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday 8 November 2026 in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra.
Is Diwali on the same day in Australia and India?
Yes, in India it is on Sunday 8 November 2026.
How is the date of Diwali decided?
Ashwayuja amavasya at pradosha; Kedareshwara vratam the same day.
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