Ugadi 2026 in South Africa: date and local timings
Ugadi (Telugu New Year) 2026 falls on Thursday 19 March 2026 in all 2 South Africa cities listed here. In India it is on Thursday 19 March 2026 – the same day. The rule: Chaitra sukla padyami at sunrise; if the padyami never touches a sunrise (kshaya, e.g. 2026), the day it begins. Vriddhi -> first day. In Johannesburg the sunrise on 19 March 2026 runs 6:10 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 19 March 2026 3:23 AM to 20 March 2026 1:22 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 19 March 2026 | 6:10 AM | 19 March 2026 3:23 AM – 20 March 2026 1:22 AM |
| Durban | Thursday 19 March 2026 | 5:58 AM | 19 March 2026 3:23 AM – 20 March 2026 1:22 AM |
FAQ
When is Ugadi 2026 in South Africa?
Ugadi 2026 is on Thursday 19 March 2026 in Johannesburg, Durban.
Is Ugadi on the same day in South Africa and India?
Yes, in India it is on Thursday 19 March 2026.
How is the date of Ugadi decided?
Chaitra sukla padyami at sunrise; if the padyami never touches a sunrise (kshaya, e.g. 2026), the day it begins. Vriddhi -> first day.
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