Maha Shivaratri 2027 in Saudi Arabia: date and local timings
Maha Shivaratri 2027 falls on Saturday 6 March 2027 in all 3 Saudi Arabia 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 Riyadh the nishita (the middle muhurta of the night, around midnight) on 6 March 2027 runs 11:39 PM – 12:28 AM (7 Mar) local time, and the tithi runs from 6 March 2027 9:34 AM to 7 March 2027 11:16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | Saturday 6 March 2027 | 11:39 PM – 12:28 AM (7 Mar) | 6 March 2027 9:34 AM – 7 March 2027 11:16 AM |
| Jeddah | Saturday 6 March 2027 | 12:09 AM (7 Mar) – 12:58 AM (7 Mar) | 6 March 2027 9:34 AM – 7 March 2027 11:16 AM |
| Dammam | Saturday 6 March 2027 | 11:26 PM – 12:15 AM (7 Mar) | 6 March 2027 9:34 AM – 7 March 2027 11:16 AM |
FAQ
When is Maha Shivaratri 2027 in Saudi Arabia?
Maha Shivaratri 2027 is on Saturday 6 March 2027 in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam.
Is Maha Shivaratri on the same day in Saudi Arabia 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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