Sankranti 2027 in Richmond
Makar Sankranti (Sankranthi) 2027 in Richmond (Virginia, USA) is on Thursday 14 January 2027; in India it is on Friday 15 January 2027, because Richmond's local day reaches the deciding tithi on a different calendar date. Rule: Sun enters sidereal Makara; ingress in (previous sunset, today's sunset] -> today, after sunset -> tomorrow, in local time. That day sunrise is 7:23 AM, sunset 5:14 PM, and rahu kalam 1:32 PM – 2:46 PM; the full panchangam of the day is linked below. All times are computed for this city's coordinates and time zone from the NASA/JPL ephemeris; no time is converted from India.
Panchangam – Thursday 14 January 2027 Festivals 2027 – Richmond
FAQ
When is Sankranti 2027 in Richmond?
Thursday 14 January 2027.
Is Sankranti 2027 on the same day in Richmond and India?
No: India Friday 15 January 2027, Richmond Thursday 14 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.