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Diwali 2026 in Kansas City: Lakshmi Puja time 5:08 PM – 7:54 PM
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When is Diwali 2026 in Kansas City?
Sunday, November 8, 2026. Lakshmi Puja time 5:08 PM – 7:54 PM (Kansas City time). Same day in India.
In Kansas City, MO, Diwali · Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The puja time is 5:08 PM – 7:54 PM, starting at Kansas City sunset (5:08 PM). Naraka Chaturdashi falls on Sat, Nov 7 here and on Sun, Nov 8 in India.
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The 5 days of Diwali in Kansas City
| Date | Day | Time in Kansas City |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 6 | Dhanteras | Puja 5:10 PM – 7:55 PM (Pradosh kaal) |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Naraka Chaturdashi | Oil bath 5:18 AM – 6:54 AM (before sunrise) |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Diwali · Lakshmi Puja | Puja 5:08 PM – 7:54 PM (Pradosh kaal) |
| Mon, Nov 9 | Govardhan Puja | Tithi Mon, Nov 9 1:02 AM → Tue, Nov 10 2:31 AM |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Bhai Dooj | Tilak 1:03 PM – 3:04 PM (Aparahna) |
Kansas City vs India
| Kansas City | Hyderabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, Nov 6 · 5:10 PM | Fri, Nov 6 · 5:41 PM |
| Naraka Chaturdashi | Sat, Nov 7 · 5:18 AM | Sun, Nov 8 · 4:42 AM |
| Diwali · Lakshmi Puja | Sun, Nov 8 · 5:08 PM | Sun, Nov 8 · 5:40 PM |
| Govardhan Puja | Mon, Nov 9 | Tue, Nov 10 |
| Bhai Dooj | Tue, Nov 10 · 1:03 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 Kansas City?
Diwali · Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Kansas City, MO. Puja time: 5:08 PM – 7:54 PM.
Is Diwali on the same day in Kansas City and India?
Not every day. Naraka Chaturdashi: Sat, Nov 7 in Kansas City, Sun, Nov 8 in India; Govardhan Puja: Mon, Nov 9 in Kansas City, Tue, Nov 10 in India; Bhai Dooj: Tue, Nov 10 in Kansas City, Wed, Nov 11 in India.
How are these times calculated?
From Kansas City'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 Kansas City, MO (America/Chicago). Please confirm family customs with your priest.
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