Diwali 2026 in Riyadh: Lakshmi Puja time 5:08 PM – 7:43 PM
By Kulasekhar Mittapalli · Updated
When is Diwali 2026 in Riyadh?
Sunday, November 8, 2026. Lakshmi Puja time 5:08 PM – 7:43 PM (Riyadh time). Same day in India.
In Riyadh, Diwali · Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The puja time is 5:08 PM – 7:43 PM, starting at Riyadh sunset (5:08 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 Riyadh
| Date | Day | Time in Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 6 | Dhanteras | Puja 5:09 PM – 7:44 PM (Pradosh kaal) |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Naraka Chaturdashi | Oil bath 4:29 AM – 6:05 AM (before sunrise) |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Diwali · Lakshmi Puja | Puja 5:08 PM – 7:43 PM (Pradosh kaal) |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Govardhan Puja | Tithi Mon, Nov 9 10:02 AM → Tue, Nov 10 11:31 AM |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Bhai Dooj | Tilak 12:43 PM – 2:55 PM (Aparahna) |
Riyadh vs India
| Riyadh | Hyderabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, Nov 6 · 5:09 PM | Fri, Nov 6 · 5:41 PM |
| Naraka Chaturdashi | Sun, Nov 8 · 4:29 AM | Sun, Nov 8 · 4:42 AM |
| Diwali · Lakshmi Puja | Sun, Nov 8 · 5:08 PM | Sun, Nov 8 · 5:40 PM |
| Govardhan Puja | Tue, Nov 10 | Tue, Nov 10 |
| Bhai Dooj | Tue, Nov 10 · 12:43 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 Riyadh?
Diwali · Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Riyadh. Puja time: 5:08 PM – 7:43 PM.
Is Diwali on the same day in Riyadh and India?
Not every day. Bhai Dooj: Tue, Nov 10 in Riyadh, Wed, Nov 11 in India.
How are these times calculated?
From Riyadh'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 Riyadh (Asia/Riyadh). Please confirm family customs with your priest.
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