Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 in UAE: date and local timings
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) 2026 falls on Sunday 8 November 2026 in all 3 UAE 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 Dubai the arunodaya (the two muhurtas before sunrise) on 8 November 2026 runs 4:47 AM – 6:30 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 7 November 2026 9:18 AM to 8 November 2026 9:58 AM. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 4:47 AM – 6:30 AM | 7 November 2026 9:18 AM – 8 November 2026 9:58 AM |
| Abu Dhabi | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 4:50 AM – 6:33 AM | 7 November 2026 9:18 AM – 8 November 2026 9:58 AM |
| Sharjah | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 4:46 AM – 6:30 AM | 7 November 2026 9:18 AM – 8 November 2026 9:58 AM |
FAQ
When is Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 in UAE?
Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 is on Sunday 8 November 2026 in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah.
Is Naraka Chaturdashi on the same day in UAE 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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