Krishna Janmashtami 2026 in Australia: date and local timings
Krishna Janmashtami 2026 falls on Friday 4 September 2026 in all 6 Australia cities listed here. In India it is on Friday 4 September 2026 – the same day. The rule: Shravana bahula ashtami at nishita (midnight); when both days qualify the one with Rohini nakshatra at nishita, else the later. In Sydney the nishita (the middle muhurta of the night, around midnight) on 4 September 2026 runs 11:28 PM – 12:18 AM (5 Sep) local time, and the tithi runs from 4 September 2026 6:55 AM to 5 September 2026 4:44 AM. The table gives the date for each city with the nishita 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 | Nishita | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Friday 4 September 2026 | 11:28 PM – 12:18 AM (5 Sep) | 4 September 2026 6:55 AM – 5 September 2026 4:44 AM |
| Melbourne | Friday 4 September 2026 | 11:53 PM – 12:44 AM (5 Sep) | 4 September 2026 6:55 AM – 5 September 2026 4:44 AM |
| Brisbane | Friday 4 September 2026 | 11:21 PM – 12:11 AM (5 Sep) | 4 September 2026 6:55 AM – 5 September 2026 4:44 AM |
| Perth | Friday 4 September 2026 | 11:50 PM – 12:40 AM (5 Sep) | 4 September 2026 4:55 AM – 5 September 2026 2:44 AM |
| Adelaide | Friday 4 September 2026 | 11:49 PM – 12:39 AM (5 Sep) | 4 September 2026 6:25 AM – 5 September 2026 4:14 AM |
| Canberra | Friday 4 September 2026 | 11:37 PM – 12:27 AM (5 Sep) | 4 September 2026 6:55 AM – 5 September 2026 4:44 AM |
FAQ
When is Krishna Janmashtami 2026 in Australia?
Krishna Janmashtami 2026 is on Friday 4 September 2026 in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra.
Is Krishna Janmashtami on the same day in Australia and India?
Yes, in India it is on Friday 4 September 2026.
How is the date of Krishna Janmashtami decided?
Shravana bahula ashtami at nishita (midnight); when both days qualify the one with Rohini nakshatra at nishita, else the later.
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