Maha Shivaratri 2027 in South Africa: date and local timings
Maha Shivaratri 2027 falls on Saturday 6 March 2027 in all 2 South Africa 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 Johannesburg the nishita (the middle muhurta of the night, around midnight) on 6 March 2027 runs 11:56 PM – 12:42 AM (7 Mar) local time, and the tithi runs from 6 March 2027 8:34 AM to 7 March 2027 10:16 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. Dates here follow the Telugu (amanta) almanac rules. Many Hindu families in Fiji, Mauritius and South Africa use North-Indian (purnimanta) almanacs, which name the months differently and can differ for some vratams; the main festivals that are fixed by a tithi at a part of the day come out the same.
| Cities | Date | Nishita | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | Saturday 6 March 2027 | 11:56 PM – 12:42 AM (7 Mar) | 6 March 2027 8:34 AM – 7 March 2027 10:16 AM |
| Durban | Saturday 6 March 2027 | 11:44 PM – 12:30 AM (7 Mar) | 6 March 2027 8:34 AM – 7 March 2027 10:16 AM |
FAQ
When is Maha Shivaratri 2027 in South Africa?
Maha Shivaratri 2027 is on Saturday 6 March 2027 in Johannesburg, Durban.
Is Maha Shivaratri on the same day in South Africa 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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