Dhanteras 2026 in Saudi Arabia: date and local timings
Dhanteras (Dhana Trayodashi) 2026 falls on Friday 6 November 2026 in all 3 Saudi Arabia cities listed here. In India it is on Friday 6 November 2026 – the same day. The rule: Ashwayuja bahula trayodashi at pradosha. In Riyadh the pradosha (the first fifth of the night after sunset) on 6 November 2026 runs 5:10 PM – 7:44 PM local time, and the tithi runs from 6 November 2026 8:01 AM to 7 November 2026 8:18 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 | Friday 6 November 2026 | 5:10 PM – 7:44 PM | 6 November 2026 8:01 AM – 7 November 2026 8:18 AM |
| Jeddah | Friday 6 November 2026 | 5:44 PM – 8:17 PM | 6 November 2026 8:01 AM – 7 November 2026 8:18 AM |
| Dammam | Friday 6 November 2026 | 4:54 PM – 7:29 PM | 6 November 2026 8:01 AM – 7 November 2026 8:18 AM |
FAQ
When is Dhanteras 2026 in Saudi Arabia?
Dhanteras 2026 is on Friday 6 November 2026 in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam.
Is Dhanteras on the same day in Saudi Arabia 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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