Naraka Chaturdashi 2027 in South Africa: date and local timings
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) 2027 falls on Thursday 28 October 2027 in all 2 South Africa cities listed here. In India it is on Thursday 28 October 2027 – the same day. The rule: Ashwayuja bahula chaturdashi at arunodaya (pre-dawn abhyanga snana); vriddhi -> second day. In Johannesburg the arunodaya (the two muhurtas before sunrise) on 28 October 2027 runs 3:53 AM – 5:21 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 27 October 2027 7:20 PM to 28 October 2027 5:18 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. 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 | Arunodaya | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | Thursday 28 October 2027 | 3:53 AM – 5:21 AM | 27 October 2027 7:20 PM – 28 October 2027 5:18 PM |
| Durban | Thursday 28 October 2027 | 3:38 AM – 5:05 AM | 27 October 2027 7:20 PM – 28 October 2027 5:18 PM |
FAQ
When is Naraka Chaturdashi 2027 in South Africa?
Naraka Chaturdashi 2027 is on Thursday 28 October 2027 in Johannesburg, Durban.
Is Naraka Chaturdashi on the same day in South Africa and India?
Yes, in India it is on Thursday 28 October 2027.
How is the date of Naraka Chaturdashi decided?
Ashwayuja bahula chaturdashi at arunodaya (pre-dawn abhyanga snana); vriddhi -> second day.
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