When is Dhanteras 2026 in New York?

Dhanteras 2026 is on Friday, 6 November 2026 in New York. Dhanteras puja muhurat: 5:11 PM – 6:59 PM.

Why are the times different in each city?

The times depend on local sunrise, sunset, moonrise and the rising sign, which change with the place. Tithi begins and ends at the same moment everywhere. Panchangs can differ by a minute because of rounding and small differences in method.

Dhanteras 2026 in New York: Dhanteras puja muhurat 5:11 PM – 6:59 PM

Dhanteras 2026 in New York, New York: the date and times by the panchang rules.

Dhanteras puja muhurat

5:11 PM – 6:59 PM

Friday, 6 November 2026 · New York

Dhanteras puja is done in Pradosh Kaal, the first part of the night after sunset, while the fixed sign Vrishabha (Taurus) is rising, with Trayodashi running. A fixed (sthir) lagna is chosen so that prosperity stays in the home.

Timings in New York

Sunset	4:46 PM
Pradosh Kaal	4:46 PM – 7:32 PM
Vrishabha (Taurus) lagna	5:11 PM – 6:59 PM
Trayodashi begins	12:01 AM
Trayodashi ends	12:18 AM, 7 November

Diwali 2026 in New York: all five days

Day	Date	Time
Dhanteras Dhanteras puja muhurat	Friday, 6 November 2026	5:11 PM – 6:59 PM
Narak Chaturdashi Abhyang Snan (oil bath)	Saturday, 7 November 2026	5:00 AM – 6:34 AM
Diwali Lakshmi Puja muhurat	Sunday, 8 November 2026	5:03 PM – 6:51 PM
Govardhan Puja Govardhan Puja morning muhurat	Monday, 9 November 2026	6:36 AM – 8:37 AM
Bhai Dooj Bhai Dooj tilak time	Tuesday, 10 November 2026	12:40 PM – 2:41 PM

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Questions people ask

When is Dhanteras 2026 in New York?: Dhanteras 2026 is on Friday, 6 November 2026 in New York. Dhanteras puja muhurat: 5:11 PM – 6:59 PM.
Why are the times different in each city?: The times depend on local sunrise, sunset, moonrise and the rising sign, which change with the place. Tithi begins and ends at the same moment everywhere. Panchangs can differ by a minute because of rounding and small differences in method.

Calculated for New York (40.71°, -74.01°) with Swiss Ephemeris and the Lahiri ayanamsa. Pradosh Kaal is the first fifth of the night; the lagna is the sidereal rising sign at the place. Times are rounded to the minute. How we calculate