Maha Shivaratri 2027 in New Zealand: date and local timings
Maha Shivaratri 2027 falls on Saturday 6 March 2027 in all 3 New Zealand cities listed here. In India it is on Saturday 6 March 2027 – 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 6 March 2027 runs 1:09 AM (7 Mar) – 1:55 AM (7 Mar) local time, and the tithi runs from 6 March 2027 7:34 PM to 7 March 2027 9:16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Saturday 6 March 2027 | 1:09 AM (7 Mar) – 1:55 AM (7 Mar) | 6 March 2027 7:34 PM – 7 March 2027 9:16 PM |
| Wellington | Saturday 6 March 2027 | 1:10 AM (7 Mar) – 1:54 AM (7 Mar) | 6 March 2027 7:34 PM – 7 March 2027 9:16 PM |
| Christchurch | Saturday 6 March 2027 | 1:18 AM (7 Mar) – 2:03 AM (7 Mar) | 6 March 2027 7:34 PM – 7 March 2027 9:16 PM |
FAQ
When is Maha Shivaratri 2027 in New Zealand?
Maha Shivaratri 2027 is on Saturday 6 March 2027 in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch.
Is Maha Shivaratri on the same day in New Zealand and India?
Yes, in India it is on Saturday 6 March 2027.
How is the date of Maha Shivaratri decided?
Magha bahula chaturdashi at nishita; larger coverage wins.
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