Navaratri 2027 in South Africa: date and local timings
Navaratri (Dasara Navaratri) begins 2027 falls on Thursday 30 September 2027 in all 2 South Africa cities listed here. In India it is on Thursday 30 September 2027 – the same day. The rule: Ashwayuja sukla padyami at sunrise (kalasha sthapana); the nine nights run to Vijayadashami. In Johannesburg the sunrise on 30 September 2027 runs 5:48 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 30 September 2027 4:36 AM to 1 October 2027 2:05 AM. 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 | Thursday 30 September 2027 | 5:48 AM | 30 September 2027 4:36 AM – 1 October 2027 2:05 AM |
| Durban | Thursday 30 September 2027 | 5:36 AM | 30 September 2027 4:36 AM – 1 October 2027 2:05 AM |
FAQ
When is Navaratri 2027 in South Africa?
Navaratri 2027 is on Thursday 30 September 2027 in Johannesburg, Durban.
Is Navaratri on the same day in South Africa and India?
Yes, in India it is on Thursday 30 September 2027.
How is the date of Navaratri decided?
Ashwayuja sukla padyami at sunrise (kalasha sthapana); the nine nights run to Vijayadashami.
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