Diwali 2026 in the USA — date and Lakshmi Puja time by city
Diwali 2026 USA: 2026-11-08. India date: 2026-11-08. Lakshmi Puja during Pradosh Kaal after local sunset on Amavasya.
USA date
Timings by city
| City | Local date | Key window | Tithi (local) | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 2026-11-08 | Lakshmi Puja / Pradosh Kaal16:46 – 18:16 Eastern Time | अमावस्या01:00 – 02:03 | Festival · Panchang |
| Chicago | 2026-11-08 | Lakshmi Puja / Pradosh Kaal16:38 – 18:08 Central Time | अमावस्या00:00 – 01:03 | Festival · Panchang |
| Houston | 2026-11-08 | Lakshmi Puja / Pradosh Kaal17:31 – 19:01 Central Time | अमावस्या00:00 – 01:03 | Festival · Panchang |
| San Jose | 2026-11-08 | Lakshmi Puja / Pradosh Kaal17:04 – 18:34 Pacific Time | अमावस्या22:00 – 23:03 | Festival · Panchang |
| Edison | 2026-11-08 | Lakshmi Puja / Pradosh Kaal16:48 – 18:18 Eastern Time | अमावस्या01:00 – 02:03 | Festival · Panchang |
| Dallas | 2026-11-08 | Lakshmi Puja / Pradosh Kaal17:32 – 19:02 Central Time | अमावस्या00:00 – 01:03 | Festival · Panchang |
| Washington, D.C. | 2026-11-08 | Lakshmi Puja / Pradosh Kaal17:02 – 18:32 Eastern Time | अमावस्या01:00 – 02:03 | Festival · Panchang |
| Atlanta | 2026-11-08 | Lakshmi Puja / Pradosh Kaal17:40 – 19:10 Eastern Time | अमावस्या01:00 – 02:03 | Festival · Panchang |
| Jersey City | 2026-11-08 | Lakshmi Puja / Pradosh Kaal16:46 – 18:16 Eastern Time | अमावस्या01:00 – 02:03 | Festival · Panchang |
| Los Angeles | 2026-11-08 | Lakshmi Puja / Pradosh Kaal16:55 – 18:25 Pacific Time | अमावस्या22:00 – 23:03 | Festival · Panchang |
| Seattle | 2026-11-08 | Lakshmi Puja / Pradosh Kaal16:43 – 18:13 Pacific Time | अमावस्या22:00 – 23:03 | Festival · Panchang |
| Philadelphia | 2026-11-08 | Lakshmi Puja / Pradosh Kaal16:52 – 18:22 Eastern Time | अमावस्या01:00 – 02:03 | Festival · Panchang |
| San Francisco | 2026-11-08 | Lakshmi Puja / Pradosh Kaal17:05 – 18:35 Pacific Time | अमावस्या22:00 – 23:03 | Festival · Panchang |
| Boston | 2026-11-08 | Lakshmi Puja / Pradosh Kaal16:31 – 18:01 Eastern Time | अमावस्या01:00 – 02:03 | Festival · Panchang |
| Fremont | 2026-11-08 | Lakshmi Puja / Pradosh Kaal17:04 – 18:34 Pacific Time | अमावस्या22:00 – 23:03 | 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
Light diyas at local dusk. Perform Lakshmi-Ganesha puja in the Pradosh window below while Amavasya tithi prevails. Keep the altar simple: flowers, sweets, and a clean lamp — no need to wait for an India livestream.
FAQ
- When is Diwali 2026 in the USA?
- Diwali 2026 is on 2026-11-08 in the USA. India observes it on 2026-11-08 — 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 Diwali?
- Lakshmi Puja during Pradosh Kaal after local sunset on Amavasya. Open your city's row for the exact local window, or the city festival page for nearby metros.
- How should I observe Diwali at home abroad?
- Light diyas at local dusk. Perform Lakshmi-Ganesha puja in the Pradosh window below while Amavasya tithi prevails. Keep the altar simple: flowers, sweets, and a clean lamp — no need to wait for an India livestream.
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