Diwali 2026 in Sydney: Lakshmi Puja time 7:27 PM – 9:31 PM
By Kulasekhar Mittapalli · Updated
When is Diwali 2026 in Sydney?
Sunday, November 8, 2026. Lakshmi Puja time 7:27 PM – 9:31 PM (Sydney time). Same day in India.
In Sydney, Diwali · Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The puja time is 7:27 PM – 9:31 PM, starting at Sydney sunset (7:27 PM). Same date as in India; only the time is local.
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The 5 days of Diwali in Sydney
| Date | Day | Time in Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 6 | Dhanteras | Puja 7:25 PM – 9:30 PM (Pradosh kaal) |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Naraka Chaturdashi | Oil bath 4:13 AM – 5:49 AM (before sunrise) |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Diwali · Lakshmi Puja | Puja 7:27 PM – 9:31 PM (Pradosh kaal) |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Govardhan Puja | Tithi Mon, Nov 9 6:02 PM → Tue, Nov 10 7:31 PM |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Bhai Dooj | Tilak 2:01 PM – 4:45 PM (Aparahna) |
Sydney vs India
| Sydney | Hyderabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, Nov 6 · 7:25 PM | Fri, Nov 6 · 5:41 PM |
| Naraka Chaturdashi | Sun, Nov 8 · 4:13 AM | Sun, Nov 8 · 4:42 AM |
| Diwali · Lakshmi Puja | Sun, Nov 8 · 7:27 PM | Sun, Nov 8 · 5:40 PM |
| Govardhan Puja | Tue, Nov 10 | Tue, Nov 10 |
| Bhai Dooj | Wed, Nov 11 · 2:01 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 Sydney?
Diwali · Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Sydney. Puja time: 7:27 PM – 9:31 PM.
Is Diwali on the same day in Sydney and India?
Yes, Sun, Nov 8 in both; the times follow each city's own sunrise and sunset.
How are these times calculated?
From Sydney'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 Sydney (Australia/Sydney). Please confirm family customs with your priest.
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