Diwali 2026 in Saudi Arabia: date and local timings
Diwali (Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja) 2026 falls on Sunday 8 November 2026 in all 3 Saudi Arabia 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 Riyadh the pradosha (the first fifth of the night after sunset) on 8 November 2026 runs 5:09 PM – 7:44 PM local time, and the tithi runs from 8 November 2026 8:58 AM to 9 November 2026 10:02 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 5:09 PM – 7:44 PM | 8 November 2026 8:58 AM – 9 November 2026 10:02 AM |
| Jeddah | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 5:43 PM – 8:17 PM | 8 November 2026 8:58 AM – 9 November 2026 10:02 AM |
| Dammam | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 4:53 PM – 7:29 PM | 8 November 2026 8:58 AM – 9 November 2026 10:02 AM |
FAQ
When is Diwali 2026 in Saudi Arabia?
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday 8 November 2026 in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam.
Is Diwali on the same day in Saudi Arabia 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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