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Diwali 2026 in Cape Town: Lakshmi Puja time 7:19 PM – 9:23 PM
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When is Diwali 2026 in Cape Town?
Sunday, November 8, 2026. Lakshmi Puja time 7:19 PM – 9:23 PM (Cape Town time). Same day in India.
In Cape Town, Diwali · Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The puja time is 7:19 PM – 9:23 PM, starting at Cape Town sunset (7:19 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 Cape Town
| Date | Day | Time in Cape Town |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 6 | Dhanteras | Puja 7:17 PM – 9:22 PM (Pradosh kaal) |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Naraka Chaturdashi | Oil bath 4:04 AM – 5:40 AM (before sunrise) |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Diwali · Lakshmi Puja | Puja 7:19 PM – 9:23 PM (Pradosh kaal) |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Govardhan Puja | Tithi Mon, Nov 9 9:02 AM → Tue, Nov 10 10:31 AM |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Bhai Dooj | Tilak 1:52 PM – 4:36 PM (Aparahna) |
Cape Town vs India
| Cape Town | Hyderabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, Nov 6 · 7:17 PM | Fri, Nov 6 · 5:41 PM |
| Naraka Chaturdashi | Sun, Nov 8 · 4:04 AM | Sun, Nov 8 · 4:42 AM |
| Diwali · Lakshmi Puja | Sun, Nov 8 · 7:19 PM | Sun, Nov 8 · 5:40 PM |
| Govardhan Puja | Tue, Nov 10 | Tue, Nov 10 |
| Bhai Dooj | Tue, Nov 10 · 1:52 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 Cape Town?
Diwali · Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Cape Town. Puja time: 7:19 PM – 9:23 PM.
Is Diwali on the same day in Cape Town and India?
Not every day. Bhai Dooj: Tue, Nov 10 in Cape Town, Wed, Nov 11 in India.
How are these times calculated?
From Cape Town'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 Cape Town (Africa/Johannesburg). Please confirm family customs with your priest.
For general information only. Calculated by software for this city; it may contain errors and is not religious, astrological or medical advice. Always confirm important dates and muhurtams with your priest or temple. Disclaimer and terms · Privacy · © Global Panchang