Ugadi 2027 in South Africa: date and local timings
Ugadi (Telugu New Year) 2027 falls on Wednesday 7 April 2027 in all 2 South Africa cities listed here. In India it is on Wednesday 7 April 2027 – 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 7 April 2027 runs 6:19 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 7 April 2027 1:51 AM to 8 April 2027 12:59 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 | Wednesday 7 April 2027 | 6:19 AM | 7 April 2027 1:51 AM – 8 April 2027 12:59 AM |
| Durban | Wednesday 7 April 2027 | 6:09 AM | 7 April 2027 1:51 AM – 8 April 2027 12:59 AM |
FAQ
When is Ugadi 2027 in South Africa?
Ugadi 2027 is on Wednesday 7 April 2027 in Johannesburg, Durban.
Is Ugadi on the same day in South Africa and India?
Yes, in India it is on Wednesday 7 April 2027.
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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