Sankranti 2027 in Malaysia: date and local timings
Makar Sankranti (Sankranthi) 2027 falls on Friday 15 January 2027 in all 2 Malaysia cities listed here. In India it is on Friday 15 January 2027 – the same day. The rule: Sun enters sidereal Makara; ingress in (previous sunset, today's sunset] -> today, after sunset -> tomorrow, in local time. The table gives the date for each city with the deciding 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 | Tithi | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | Friday 15 January 2027 | — | Sun enters Makara: 14 January 2027 11:40 PM |
| Penang (George Town) | Friday 15 January 2027 | — | Sun enters Makara: 14 January 2027 11:40 PM |
FAQ
When is Sankranti 2027 in Malaysia?
Sankranti 2027 is on Friday 15 January 2027 in Kuala Lumpur, Penang (George Town).
Is Sankranti on the same day in Malaysia and India?
Yes, in India it is on Friday 15 January 2027.
How is the date of Sankranti decided?
Sun enters sidereal Makara; ingress in (previous sunset, today's sunset] -> today, after sunset -> tomorrow, in local time.
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