Dhanteras 2026 in the USA — date and Pradosh Kaal by city
Dhanteras 2026 USA: 2026-11-06. India date: 2026-11-06. Dhanvantari / Lakshmi puja in Pradosh Kaal after local sunset.
USA date
Local civil date2026-11-06
India civil date2026-11-06
Key windowPradosh Kaal
Timings by city
| City | Local date | Key window | Tithi (local) | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 2026-11-06 | Pradosh Kaal16:48 – 18:18 Eastern Time | त्रयोदशी (कृ)00:02 – 00:19 | Festival · Panchang |
| Chicago | 2026-11-06 | Pradosh Kaal16:40 – 18:10 Central Time | त्रयोदशी (कृ)23:02 – 23:20 | Festival · Panchang |
| Houston | 2026-11-06 | Pradosh Kaal17:32 – 19:02 Central Time | त्रयोदशी (कृ)23:02 – 23:19 | Festival · Panchang |
| San Jose | 2026-11-06 | Pradosh Kaal17:06 – 18:36 Pacific Time | त्रयोदशी (कृ)21:02 – 21:20 | Festival · Panchang |
| Edison | 2026-11-06 | Pradosh Kaal16:50 – 18:20 Eastern Time | त्रयोदशी (कृ)00:02 – 00:20 | Festival · Panchang |
| Dallas | 2026-11-06 | Pradosh Kaal17:33 – 19:03 Central Time | त्रयोदशी (कृ)23:02 – 23:20 | Festival · Panchang |
| Washington, D.C. | 2026-11-06 | Pradosh Kaal17:04 – 18:34 Eastern Time | त्रयोदशी (कृ)00:02 – 00:19 | Festival · Panchang |
| Atlanta | 2026-11-06 | Pradosh Kaal17:42 – 19:12 Eastern Time | त्रयोदशी (कृ)00:02 – 00:20 | Festival · Panchang |
| Jersey City | 2026-11-06 | Pradosh Kaal16:48 – 18:18 Eastern Time | त्रयोदशी (कृ)00:02 – 00:20 | Festival · Panchang |
| Los Angeles | 2026-11-06 | Pradosh Kaal16:57 – 18:27 Pacific Time | त्रयोदशी (कृ)21:02 – 21:20 | Festival · Panchang |
| Seattle | 2026-11-06 | Pradosh Kaal16:46 – 18:16 Pacific Time | त्रयोदशी (कृ)21:02 – 21:20 | Festival · Panchang |
| Philadelphia | 2026-11-06 | Pradosh Kaal16:54 – 18:24 Eastern Time | त्रयोदशी (कृ)00:02 – 00:20 | Festival · Panchang |
| San Francisco | 2026-11-06 | Pradosh Kaal17:07 – 18:37 Pacific Time | त्रयोदशी (कृ)21:02 – 21:20 | Festival · Panchang |
| Boston | 2026-11-06 | Pradosh Kaal16:33 – 18:03 Eastern Time | त्रयोदशी (कृ)00:02 – 00:20 | Festival · Panchang |
| Fremont | 2026-11-06 | Pradosh Kaal17:06 – 18:36 Pacific Time | त्रयोदशी (कृ)21:02 – 21:20 | Festival · Panchang |
Why the date or time can differ from India
Hindu festival dates follow the tithi at local sunrise, not a fixed Gregorian date and not a simple IST conversion. USA sits in a different timezone from India, and sunrise happens at a different longitude — so the same Kartika tithi can name a different civil morning. Muhurat windows (Pradosh Kaal, Aparahna, moonrise, Arghya) are always recomputed from this place's coordinates.
What to do at home
Clean the entrance and light a diya at dusk. Offer a short Dhanvantari or Lakshmi prayer during Pradosh Kaal. Buying utensils or metals is traditional; the muhurat is local sunset, not IST.
FAQ
- When is Dhanteras 2026 in the USA?
- Dhanteras 2026 is on 2026-11-06 in the USA. India observes it on 2026-11-06 — the same civil day.
- Why can the USA date differ from India?
- Hindu festival dates follow the tithi at local sunrise, not a fixed Gregorian date and not a simple IST conversion. USA sits in a different timezone from India, and sunrise happens at a different longitude — so the same Kartika tithi can name a different civil morning. Muhurat windows (Pradosh Kaal, Aparahna, moonrise, Arghya) are always recomputed from this place's coordinates.
- What is the key timing for Dhanteras?
- Dhanvantari / Lakshmi puja in Pradosh Kaal after local sunset. Open your city's row for the exact local window, or the city festival page for nearby metros.
- How should I observe Dhanteras at home abroad?
- Clean the entrance and light a diya at dusk. Offer a short Dhanvantari or Lakshmi prayer during Pradosh Kaal. Buying utensils or metals is traditional; the muhurat is local sunset, not IST.
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