Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 in Australia: date and local timings
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) 2026 falls on Sunday 8 November 2026 in all 6 Australia cities listed here. In India it is on Sunday 8 November 2026 – the same day. The rule: Ashwayuja bahula chaturdashi at arunodaya (pre-dawn abhyanga snana); vriddhi -> second day. In Sydney the arunodaya (the two muhurtas before sunrise) on 8 November 2026 runs 4:26 AM – 5:48 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 7 November 2026 4:18 PM to 8 November 2026 4:58 PM. The table gives the date for each city with the arunodaya 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 | Arunodaya | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 4:26 AM – 5:48 AM | 7 November 2026 4:18 PM – 8 November 2026 4:58 PM |
| Melbourne | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 4:45 AM – 6:06 AM | 7 November 2026 4:18 PM – 8 November 2026 4:58 PM |
| Brisbane | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 3:26 AM – 4:52 AM | 7 November 2026 3:18 PM – 8 November 2026 3:58 PM |
| Perth | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 3:49 AM – 5:13 AM | 7 November 2026 1:18 PM – 8 November 2026 1:58 PM |
| Adelaide | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 4:45 AM – 6:07 AM | 7 November 2026 3:48 PM – 8 November 2026 4:28 PM |
| Canberra | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 4:32 AM – 5:54 AM | 7 November 2026 4:18 PM – 8 November 2026 4:58 PM |
FAQ
When is Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 in Australia?
Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 is on Sunday 8 November 2026 in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra.
Is Naraka Chaturdashi on the same day in Australia and India?
Yes, in India it is on Sunday 8 November 2026.
How is the date of Naraka Chaturdashi decided?
Ashwayuja bahula chaturdashi at arunodaya (pre-dawn abhyanga snana); vriddhi -> second day.
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