Diwali 2026 in Canada: date and local timings
Diwali (Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja) 2026 falls on Sunday 8 November 2026 in all 11 Canada 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 Toronto the pradosha (the first fifth of the night after sunset) on 8 November 2026 runs 4:59 PM – 7:48 PM local time, and the tithi runs from 8 November 2026 12:58 AM to 9 November 2026 2:02 AM. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 4:59 PM – 7:48 PM | 8 November 2026 12:58 AM – 9 November 2026 2:02 AM |
| Brampton | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:49 PM | 8 November 2026 12:58 AM – 9 November 2026 2:02 AM |
| Mississauga | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:49 PM | 8 November 2026 12:58 AM – 9 November 2026 2:02 AM |
| Ottawa | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 4:40 PM – 7:31 PM | 8 November 2026 12:58 AM – 9 November 2026 2:02 AM |
| Waterloo | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 5:04 PM – 7:53 PM | 8 November 2026 12:58 AM – 9 November 2026 2:02 AM |
| Montreal | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 4:31 PM – 7:22 PM | 8 November 2026 12:58 AM – 9 November 2026 2:02 AM |
| Vancouver | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 5:39 PM – 8:34 PM | 7 November 2026 10:58 PM – 9 November 2026 12:02 AM |
| Surrey | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 5:38 PM – 8:33 PM | 7 November 2026 10:58 PM – 9 November 2026 12:02 AM |
| Calgary | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 5:58 PM – 8:55 PM | 7 November 2026 11:58 PM – 9 November 2026 1:02 AM |
| Edmonton | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 5:47 PM – 8:47 PM | 7 November 2026 11:58 PM – 9 November 2026 1:02 AM |
| Winnipeg | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 4:54 PM – 7:49 PM | 7 November 2026 11:58 PM – 9 November 2026 1:02 AM |
FAQ
When is Diwali 2026 in Canada?
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday 8 November 2026 in Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Ottawa, Waterloo, Montreal.
Is Diwali on the same day in Canada 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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