Diwali 2026 in New York: Lakshmi Puja time 4:43 PM – 7:29 PM
By Kulasekhar Mittapalli · Updated
When is Diwali 2026 in New York?
Sunday, November 8, 2026. Lakshmi Puja time 4:43 PM – 7:29 PM (New York time). Same day in India.
In New York, NY, Diwali · Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The puja time is 4:43 PM – 7:29 PM, starting at New York sunset (4:43 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 New York
| Date | Day | Time in New York |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 6 | Dhanteras | Puja 4:45 PM – 7:31 PM (Pradosh kaal) |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Naraka Chaturdashi | Oil bath 4:59 AM – 6:35 AM (before sunrise) |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Diwali · Lakshmi Puja | Puja 4:43 PM – 7:29 PM (Pradosh kaal) |
| Mon, Nov 9 | Govardhan Puja | Tithi Mon, Nov 9 2:02 AM → Tue, Nov 10 3:31 AM |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Bhai Dooj | Tilak 12:40 PM – 2:40 PM (Aparahna) |
New York vs India
| New York | Hyderabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, Nov 6 · 4:45 PM | Fri, Nov 6 · 5:41 PM |
| Naraka Chaturdashi | Sat, Nov 7 · 4:59 AM | Sun, Nov 8 · 4:42 AM |
| Diwali · Lakshmi Puja | Sun, Nov 8 · 4:43 PM | Sun, Nov 8 · 5:40 PM |
| Govardhan Puja | Mon, Nov 9 | Tue, Nov 10 |
| Bhai Dooj | Tue, Nov 10 · 12:40 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 New York?
Diwali · Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, November 8, 2026 in New York, NY. Puja time: 4:43 PM – 7:29 PM.
Is Diwali on the same day in New York and India?
Not every day. Naraka Chaturdashi: Sat, Nov 7 in New York, Sun, Nov 8 in India; Govardhan Puja: Mon, Nov 9 in New York, Tue, Nov 10 in India; Bhai Dooj: Tue, Nov 10 in New York, Wed, Nov 11 in India.
How are these times calculated?
From New York'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 New York, NY (America/New_York). Please confirm family customs with your priest.
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