Diwali 2026 in Sharjah
Diwali (Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja) 2026 in Sharjah (UAE) is on Sunday 8 November 2026, the same day as in India. The Deepavali tithi (Bahula Amavasya) runs from 8 November 2026 9:58 AM to 9 November 2026 11:02 AM Sharjah time. The date is fixed by the tithi at pradosha (the first fifth of the night after sunset), which in Sharjah on that day is 5:33 PM – 8:08 PM. Check of the rule: 7 November 2026: pradosha 5:33 PM–8:09 PM, tithi covers 0%; 8 November 2026: pradosha 5:33 PM–8:08 PM, tithi covers 100%; 9 November 2026: pradosha 5:32 PM–8:08 PM, tithi covers 0%. That day sunrise is 6:30 AM, sunset 5:33 PM, and rahu kalam 4:10 PM – 5:33 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 – Sharjah
FAQ
When is Diwali 2026 in Sharjah?
Sunday 8 November 2026.
Is Diwali 2026 on the same day in Sharjah and India?
Yes.
When does the tithi start and end in Sharjah?
From 8 November 2026 9:58 AM to 9 November 2026 11:02 AM local time.
How is the date of Diwali decided?
Ashwayuja amavasya at pradosha; Kedareshwara vratam the same day.