Diwali 2026 in Malaysia: date and local timings
Diwali (Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja) 2026 falls on Sunday 8 November 2026 in all 2 Malaysia 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 Kuala Lumpur the pradosha (the first fifth of the night after sunset) on 8 November 2026 runs 6:56 PM – 9:20 PM local time, and the tithi runs from 8 November 2026 1:58 PM to 9 November 2026 3:02 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 6:56 PM – 9:20 PM | 8 November 2026 1:58 PM – 9 November 2026 3:02 PM |
| Penang (George Town) | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 6:59 PM – 9:24 PM | 8 November 2026 1:58 PM – 9 November 2026 3:02 PM |
FAQ
When is Diwali 2026 in Malaysia?
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday 8 November 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Penang (George Town).
Is Diwali on the same day in Malaysia 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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