Diwali 2026 in New Zealand: date and local timings
Diwali (Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja) 2026 falls on Sunday 8 November 2026 in all 3 New Zealand 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 Auckland the pradosha (the first fifth of the night after sunset) on 8 November 2026 runs 8:00 PM – 10:02 PM local time, and the tithi runs from 8 November 2026 6:58 PM to 9 November 2026 8:02 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 8:00 PM – 10:02 PM | 8 November 2026 6:58 PM – 9 November 2026 8:02 PM |
| Wellington | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 8:10 PM – 10:07 PM | 8 November 2026 6:58 PM – 9 November 2026 8:02 PM |
| Christchurch | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 8:23 PM – 10:19 PM | 8 November 2026 6:58 PM – 9 November 2026 8:02 PM |
FAQ
When is Diwali 2026 in New Zealand?
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday 8 November 2026 in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch.
Is Diwali on the same day in New Zealand 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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