Diwali 2026 in Orlando: Lakshmi Puja time 5:34 PM – 8:12 PM
By Kulasekhar Mittapalli · Updated
When is Diwali 2026 in Orlando?
Sunday, November 8, 2026. Lakshmi Puja time 5:34 PM – 8:12 PM (Orlando time). Same day in India.
In Orlando, FL, Diwali · Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The puja time is 5:34 PM – 8:12 PM, starting at Orlando sunset (5:34 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 Orlando
| Date | Day | Time in Orlando |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 6 | Dhanteras | Puja 5:35 PM – 8:13 PM (Pradosh kaal) |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Naraka Chaturdashi | Oil bath 5:07 AM – 6:43 AM (before sunrise) |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Diwali · Lakshmi Puja | Puja 5:34 PM – 8:12 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 1:14 PM – 3:23 PM (Aparahna) |
Orlando vs India
| Orlando | Hyderabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, Nov 6 · 5:35 PM | Fri, Nov 6 · 5:41 PM |
| Naraka Chaturdashi | Sat, Nov 7 · 5:07 AM | Sun, Nov 8 · 4:42 AM |
| Diwali · Lakshmi Puja | Sun, Nov 8 · 5:34 PM | Sun, Nov 8 · 5:40 PM |
| Govardhan Puja | Mon, Nov 9 | Tue, Nov 10 |
| Bhai Dooj | Tue, Nov 10 · 1:14 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 Orlando?
Diwali · Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Orlando, FL. Puja time: 5:34 PM – 8:12 PM.
Is Diwali on the same day in Orlando and India?
Not every day. Naraka Chaturdashi: Sat, Nov 7 in Orlando, Sun, Nov 8 in India; Govardhan Puja: Mon, Nov 9 in Orlando, Tue, Nov 10 in India; Bhai Dooj: Tue, Nov 10 in Orlando, Wed, Nov 11 in India.
How are these times calculated?
From Orlando'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 Orlando, FL (America/New_York). Please confirm family customs with your priest.
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