Krishna Janmashtami 2027 in Saudi Arabia: date and local timings
Krishna Janmashtami 2027 falls on Tuesday 24 August 2027 in all 3 Saudi Arabia cities listed here. In India it is on Tuesday 24 August 2027 – 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 Riyadh the nishita (the middle muhurta of the night, around midnight) on 24 August 2027 runs 11:33 PM – 12:18 AM (25 Aug) local time, and the tithi runs from 24 August 2027 5:55 PM to 25 August 2027 4:50 PM. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | Tuesday 24 August 2027 | 11:33 PM – 12:18 AM (25 Aug) | 24 August 2027 5:55 PM – 25 August 2027 4:50 PM |
| Jeddah | Tuesday 24 August 2027 | 12:03 AM (25 Aug) – 12:48 AM (25 Aug) | 24 August 2027 5:55 PM – 25 August 2027 4:50 PM |
| Dammam | Tuesday 24 August 2027 | 11:19 PM – 12:04 AM (25 Aug) | 24 August 2027 5:55 PM – 25 August 2027 4:50 PM |
FAQ
When is Krishna Janmashtami 2027 in Saudi Arabia?
Krishna Janmashtami 2027 is on Tuesday 24 August 2027 in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam.
Is Krishna Janmashtami on the same day in Saudi Arabia and India?
Yes, in India it is on Tuesday 24 August 2027.
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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