Dhanteras 2027 in South Africa: date and local timings
Dhanteras (Dhana Trayodashi) 2027 falls on Wednesday 27 October 2027 in all 2 South Africa cities listed here. In India it is on Wednesday 27 October 2027 – the same day. The rule: Ashwayuja bahula trayodashi at pradosha. In Johannesburg the pradosha (the first fifth of the night after sunset) on 27 October 2027 runs 6:21 PM – 8:33 PM local time, and the tithi runs from 26 October 2027 9:33 PM to 27 October 2027 7:20 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. 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 | Wednesday 27 October 2027 | 6:21 PM – 8:33 PM | 26 October 2027 9:33 PM – 27 October 2027 7:20 PM |
| Durban | Wednesday 27 October 2027 | 6:13 PM – 8:24 PM | 26 October 2027 9:33 PM – 27 October 2027 7:20 PM |
FAQ
When is Dhanteras 2027 in South Africa?
Dhanteras 2027 is on Wednesday 27 October 2027 in Johannesburg, Durban.
Is Dhanteras on the same day in South Africa and India?
Yes, in India it is on Wednesday 27 October 2027.
How is the date of Dhanteras decided?
Ashwayuja bahula trayodashi at pradosha.
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