Maha Shivaratri 2026 in New Zealand: date and local timings
Maha Shivaratri 2026 falls on Sunday 15 February 2026 in all 3 New Zealand cities listed here. In India it is on Sunday 15 February 2026 – the same day. The rule: Magha bahula chaturdashi at nishita; larger coverage wins. In Auckland the nishita (the middle muhurta of the night, around midnight) on 15 February 2026 runs 1:14 AM (16 Feb) – 1:56 AM (16 Feb) local time, and the tithi runs from 16 February 2026 12:35 AM to 17 February 2026 1:04 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 | Sunday 15 February 2026 | 1:14 AM (16 Feb) – 1:56 AM (16 Feb) | 16 February 2026 12:35 AM – 17 February 2026 1:04 AM |
| Wellington | Sunday 15 February 2026 | 1:14 AM (16 Feb) – 1:55 AM (16 Feb) | 16 February 2026 12:35 AM – 17 February 2026 1:04 AM |
| Christchurch | Sunday 15 February 2026 | 1:23 AM (16 Feb) – 2:04 AM (16 Feb) | 16 February 2026 12:35 AM – 17 February 2026 1:04 AM |
FAQ
When is Maha Shivaratri 2026 in New Zealand?
Maha Shivaratri 2026 is on Sunday 15 February 2026 in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch.
Is Maha Shivaratri on the same day in New Zealand and India?
Yes, in India it is on Sunday 15 February 2026.
How is the date of Maha Shivaratri decided?
Magha bahula chaturdashi at nishita; larger coverage wins.
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