Krishna Janmashtami 2026 in New Zealand: date and local timings
Krishna Janmashtami 2026 falls on Friday 4 September 2026 in all 3 New Zealand 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 Auckland the nishita (the middle muhurta of the night, around midnight) on 4 September 2026 runs 11:54 PM – 12:44 AM (5 Sep) local time, and the tithi runs from 4 September 2026 8:55 AM to 5 September 2026 6:44 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Friday 4 September 2026 | 11:54 PM – 12:44 AM (5 Sep) | 4 September 2026 8:55 AM – 5 September 2026 6:44 AM |
| Wellington | Friday 4 September 2026 | 11:54 PM – 12:44 AM (5 Sep) | 4 September 2026 8:55 AM – 5 September 2026 6:44 AM |
| Christchurch | Friday 4 September 2026 | 12:02 AM (5 Sep) – 12:53 AM (5 Sep) | 4 September 2026 8:55 AM – 5 September 2026 6:44 AM |
FAQ
When is Krishna Janmashtami 2026 in New Zealand?
Krishna Janmashtami 2026 is on Friday 4 September 2026 in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch.
Is Krishna Janmashtami on the same day in New Zealand 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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