Diwali 2026 in South Africa: date and local timings
Diwali (Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja) 2026 falls on Sunday 8 November 2026 in all 2 South Africa 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 Johannesburg the pradosha (the first fifth of the night after sunset) on 8 November 2026 runs 6:29 PM – 8:38 PM local time, and the tithi runs from 8 November 2026 7:58 AM to 9 November 2026 9:02 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. Dates here follow the Telugu (amanta) almanac rules. Many Hindu families in Fiji, Mauritius and South Africa use North-Indian (purnimanta) almanacs, which name the months differently and can differ for some vratams; the main festivals that are fixed by a tithi at a part of the day come out the same.
| Cities | Date | Pradosha | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 6:29 PM – 8:38 PM | 8 November 2026 7:58 AM – 9 November 2026 9:02 AM |
| Durban | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 6:23 PM – 8:29 PM | 8 November 2026 7:58 AM – 9 November 2026 9:02 AM |
FAQ
When is Diwali 2026 in South Africa?
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday 8 November 2026 in Johannesburg, Durban.
Is Diwali on the same day in South Africa 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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