Sri Rama Navami 2026 in New Zealand: date and local timings
Sri Rama Navami (Ram Navami) 2026 falls on Friday 27 March 2026 in all 3 New Zealand cities listed here. In India it is on Friday 27 March 2026 – the same day. The rule: Telugu convention: Chaitra sukla navami at sunrise; drikpanchang's madhyahna rule can give the previous day. Kshaya -> the day it begins. In Auckland the sunrise on 27 March 2026 runs 7:29 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 26 March 2026 7:19 PM to 27 March 2026 5:37 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.
| Cities | Date | Sunrise | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Friday 27 March 2026 | 7:29 AM | 26 March 2026 7:19 PM – 27 March 2026 5:37 PM |
| Wellington | Friday 27 March 2026 | 7:30 AM | 26 March 2026 7:19 PM – 27 March 2026 5:37 PM |
| Christchurch | Friday 27 March 2026 | 7:39 AM | 26 March 2026 7:19 PM – 27 March 2026 5:37 PM |
FAQ
When is Sri Rama Navami 2026 in New Zealand?
Sri Rama Navami 2026 is on Friday 27 March 2026 in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch.
Is Sri Rama Navami on the same day in New Zealand and India?
Yes, in India it is on Friday 27 March 2026.
How is the date of Sri Rama Navami decided?
Telugu convention: Chaitra sukla navami at sunrise; drikpanchang's madhyahna rule can give the previous day. Kshaya -> the day it begins.
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