Dasara 2027 in South Africa: date and local timings
Dasara (Vijayadashami) 2027 falls on Saturday 9 October 2027 in all 2 South Africa cities listed here. In India it is on Saturday 9 October 2027 – the same day. The rule: Ashwayuja sukla dasami prevailing at aparahna; larger coverage wins, tie -> first day. In Johannesburg the afternoon (fourth fifth of daylight) on 9 October 2027 runs 1:10 PM – 3:40 PM local time, and the tithi runs from 9 October 2027 5:32 AM to 10 October 2027 8:11 AM. The table gives the date for each city with the afternoon 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 | Afternoon | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | Saturday 9 October 2027 | 1:10 PM – 3:40 PM | 9 October 2027 5:32 AM – 10 October 2027 8:11 AM |
| Durban | Saturday 9 October 2027 | 12:59 PM – 3:30 PM | 9 October 2027 5:32 AM – 10 October 2027 8:11 AM |
FAQ
When is Dasara 2027 in South Africa?
Dasara 2027 is on Saturday 9 October 2027 in Johannesburg, Durban.
Is Dasara on the same day in South Africa and India?
Yes, in India it is on Saturday 9 October 2027.
How is the date of Dasara decided?
Ashwayuja sukla dasami prevailing at aparahna; larger coverage wins, tie -> first day.
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