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Diwali 2026 in Abu Dhabi: Lakshmi Puja time 5:37 PM – 8:13 PM
By Kulasekhar Mittapalli · Updated
When is Diwali 2026 in Abu Dhabi?
Sunday, November 8, 2026. Lakshmi Puja time 5:37 PM – 8:13 PM (Abu Dhabi time). Same day in India.
In Abu Dhabi, Diwali · Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The puja time is 5:37 PM – 8:13 PM, starting at Abu Dhabi sunset (5:37 PM). Bhai Dooj falls on Tue, Nov 10 here and on Wed, Nov 11 in India.
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The 5 days of Diwali in Abu Dhabi
| Date | Day | Time in Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 6 | Dhanteras | Puja 5:38 PM – 8:13 PM (Pradosh kaal) |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Naraka Chaturdashi | Oil bath 4:58 AM – 6:34 AM (before sunrise) |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Diwali · Lakshmi Puja | Puja 5:37 PM – 8:13 PM (Pradosh kaal) |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Govardhan Puja | Tithi Mon, Nov 9 11:02 AM → Tue, Nov 10 12:31 PM |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Bhai Dooj | Tilak 1:12 PM – 3:24 PM (Aparahna) |
Abu Dhabi vs India
| Abu Dhabi | Hyderabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, Nov 6 · 5:38 PM | Fri, Nov 6 · 5:41 PM |
| Naraka Chaturdashi | Sun, Nov 8 · 4:58 AM | Sun, Nov 8 · 4:42 AM |
| Diwali · Lakshmi Puja | Sun, Nov 8 · 5:37 PM | Sun, Nov 8 · 5:40 PM |
| Govardhan Puja | Tue, Nov 10 | Tue, Nov 10 |
| Bhai Dooj | Tue, Nov 10 · 1:12 PM | Wed, Nov 11 · 1:07 PM |
Why dates can differ: each day is set by the tithi at a fixed time of your day (sunrise, Pradosh, afternoon or moonrise), and that time comes many hours later here than in India. Why dates differ ›
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Questions
When is Diwali 2026 in Abu Dhabi?
Diwali · Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Abu Dhabi. Puja time: 5:37 PM – 8:13 PM.
Is Diwali on the same day in Abu Dhabi and India?
Not every day. Bhai Dooj: Tue, Nov 10 in Abu Dhabi, Wed, Nov 11 in India.
How are these times calculated?
From Abu Dhabi's own sunrise and sunset (NOAA) and the Moon's position (Astronomy Engine, Lahiri ayanamsa), using classical Drik Ganita rules. Confirm family customs with your priest.
Times are local to Abu Dhabi (Asia/Dubai). Please confirm family customs with your priest.
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