Guru Purnima 2027 in South Africa: date and local timings
Guru Purnima (Guru Pournami) 2027 falls on Sunday 18 July 2027 in all 2 South Africa cities listed here. In India it is on Sunday 18 July 2027 – the same day. The rule: Ashadha pournami at sunrise. In Johannesburg the sunrise on 18 July 2027 runs 6:53 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 17 July 2027 3:18 PM to 18 July 2027 5:44 PM. The table gives the date for each city with the sunrise 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 | Sunrise | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | Sunday 18 July 2027 | 6:53 AM | 17 July 2027 3:18 PM – 18 July 2027 5:44 PM |
| Durban | Sunday 18 July 2027 | 6:49 AM | 17 July 2027 3:18 PM – 18 July 2027 5:44 PM |
FAQ
When is Guru Purnima 2027 in South Africa?
Guru Purnima 2027 is on Sunday 18 July 2027 in Johannesburg, Durban.
Is Guru Purnima on the same day in South Africa and India?
Yes, in India it is on Sunday 18 July 2027.
How is the date of Guru Purnima decided?
Ashadha pournami at sunrise.
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