Karthika Pournami 2026 in UAE: date and local timings
Karthika Pournami (Kartika Purnima) 2026 falls on Tuesday 24 November 2026 in all 3 UAE cities listed here. In India it is on Tuesday 24 November 2026 – the same day. The rule: Kartika pournami at sunrise; Jwala Toranam and 365-wick lamps at dusk. In Dubai the sunrise on 24 November 2026 runs 6:42 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 23 November 2026 10:12 PM to 24 November 2026 6:53 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.
| Cities | Date | Sunrise | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | Tuesday 24 November 2026 | 6:42 AM | 23 November 2026 10:12 PM – 24 November 2026 6:53 PM |
| Abu Dhabi | Tuesday 24 November 2026 | 6:44 AM | 23 November 2026 10:12 PM – 24 November 2026 6:53 PM |
| Sharjah | Tuesday 24 November 2026 | 6:41 AM | 23 November 2026 10:12 PM – 24 November 2026 6:53 PM |
FAQ
When is Karthika Pournami 2026 in UAE?
Karthika Pournami 2026 is on Tuesday 24 November 2026 in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah.
Is Karthika Pournami on the same day in UAE and India?
Yes, in India it is on Tuesday 24 November 2026.
How is the date of Karthika Pournami decided?
Kartika pournami at sunrise; Jwala Toranam and 365-wick lamps at dusk.
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