Diwali 2026 in Richmond
Diwali (Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja) 2026 in Richmond (Virginia, USA) is on Sunday 8 November 2026, the same day as in India. The Deepavali tithi (Bahula Amavasya) runs from 8 November 2026 12:58 AM to 9 November 2026 2:02 AM Richmond time. The date is fixed by the tithi at pradosha (the first fifth of the night after sunset), which in Richmond on that day is 5:04 PM – 7:48 PM. Check of the rule: 7 November 2026: pradosha 5:05 PM–7:48 PM, tithi covers 0%; 8 November 2026: pradosha 5:04 PM–7:48 PM, tithi covers 100%; 9 November 2026: pradosha 5:03 PM–7:47 PM, tithi covers 0%. That day sunrise is 6:42 AM, sunset 5:04 PM, and rahu kalam 3:46 PM – 5:04 PM; the full panchangam of the day is linked below. All times are computed for this city's coordinates and time zone from the NASA/JPL ephemeris; no time is converted from India.
Panchangam – Sunday 8 November 2026 Festivals 2026 – Richmond
FAQ
When is Diwali 2026 in Richmond?
Sunday 8 November 2026.
Is Diwali 2026 on the same day in Richmond and India?
Yes.
When does the tithi start and end in Richmond?
From 8 November 2026 12:58 AM to 9 November 2026 2:02 AM local time.
How is the date of Diwali decided?
Ashwayuja amavasya at pradosha; Kedareshwara vratam the same day.