Diwali 2026 in Seattle: Lakshmi Puja time 4:39 PM – 7:33 PM
By Kulasekhar Mittapalli · Updated
When is Diwali 2026 in Seattle?
Sunday, November 8, 2026. Lakshmi Puja time 4:39 PM – 7:33 PM (Seattle time). Same day in India.
In Seattle, WA, Diwali · Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The puja time is 4:39 PM – 7:33 PM, starting at Seattle sunset (4:39 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 Seattle
| Date | Day | Time in Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 6 | Dhanteras | Puja 4:42 PM – 7:35 PM (Pradosh kaal) |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Naraka Chaturdashi | Oil bath 5:28 AM – 7:04 AM (before sunrise) |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Diwali · Lakshmi Puja | Puja 4:39 PM – 7:33 PM (Pradosh kaal) |
| Mon, Nov 9 | Govardhan Puja | Tithi Sun, Nov 8 11:02 PM → Tue, Nov 10 12:31 AM |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Bhai Dooj | Tilak 12:50 PM – 2:43 PM (Aparahna) |
Seattle vs India
| Seattle | Hyderabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, Nov 6 · 4:42 PM | Fri, Nov 6 · 5:41 PM |
| Naraka Chaturdashi | Sat, Nov 7 · 5:28 AM | Sun, Nov 8 · 4:42 AM |
| Diwali · Lakshmi Puja | Sun, Nov 8 · 4:39 PM | Sun, Nov 8 · 5:40 PM |
| Govardhan Puja | Mon, Nov 9 | Tue, Nov 10 |
| Bhai Dooj | Tue, Nov 10 · 12:50 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 Seattle?
Diwali · Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Seattle, WA. Puja time: 4:39 PM – 7:33 PM.
Is Diwali on the same day in Seattle and India?
Not every day. Naraka Chaturdashi: Sat, Nov 7 in Seattle, Sun, Nov 8 in India; Govardhan Puja: Mon, Nov 9 in Seattle, Tue, Nov 10 in India; Bhai Dooj: Tue, Nov 10 in Seattle, Wed, Nov 11 in India.
How are these times calculated?
From Seattle'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 Seattle, WA (America/Los_Angeles). Please confirm family customs with your priest.
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