Dhanteras 2026 in New Zealand: date and local timings
Dhanteras (Dhana Trayodashi) 2026 falls on Friday 6 November 2026 in all 3 New Zealand cities listed here. In India it is on Friday 6 November 2026 – the same day. The rule: Ashwayuja bahula trayodashi at pradosha. In Auckland the pradosha (the first fifth of the night after sunset) on 6 November 2026 runs 7:58 PM – 10:00 PM local time, and the tithi runs from 6 November 2026 6:01 PM to 7 November 2026 6:18 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 | Friday 6 November 2026 | 7:58 PM – 10:00 PM | 6 November 2026 6:01 PM – 7 November 2026 6:18 PM |
| Wellington | Friday 6 November 2026 | 8:07 PM – 10:06 PM | 6 November 2026 6:01 PM – 7 November 2026 6:18 PM |
| Christchurch | Friday 6 November 2026 | 8:21 PM – 10:17 PM | 6 November 2026 6:01 PM – 7 November 2026 6:18 PM |
FAQ
When is Dhanteras 2026 in New Zealand?
Dhanteras 2026 is on Friday 6 November 2026 in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch.
Is Dhanteras on the same day in New Zealand and India?
Yes, in India it is on Friday 6 November 2026.
How is the date of Dhanteras decided?
Ashwayuja bahula trayodashi at pradosha.
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