Navaratri 2026 in South Africa: date and local timings
Navaratri (Dasara Navaratri) begins 2026 falls on Sunday 11 October 2026 in all 2 South Africa cities listed here. In India it is on Sunday 11 October 2026 – the same day. The rule: Ashwayuja sukla padyami at sunrise (kalasha sthapana); the nine nights run to Vijayadashami. In Johannesburg the sunrise on 11 October 2026 runs 5:37 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 10 October 2026 5:50 PM to 11 October 2026 6:01 PM. The table gives the date for each city with the sunrise 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 | Sunrise | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | Sunday 11 October 2026 | 5:37 AM | 10 October 2026 5:50 PM – 11 October 2026 6:01 PM |
| Durban | Sunday 11 October 2026 | 5:22 AM | 10 October 2026 5:50 PM – 11 October 2026 6:01 PM |
FAQ
When is Navaratri 2026 in South Africa?
Navaratri 2026 is on Sunday 11 October 2026 in Johannesburg, Durban.
Is Navaratri on the same day in South Africa and India?
Yes, in India it is on Sunday 11 October 2026.
How is the date of Navaratri decided?
Ashwayuja sukla padyami at sunrise (kalasha sthapana); the nine nights run to Vijayadashami.
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