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Kartika (purnimanta), Ashwin (amanta)

Dhanteras 2026: date and Puja time

धनतेरस (धनत्रयोदशी)

In Washington DC, Dhanteras is on Friday, November 6, 2026. Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:02–7:46 PM in Washington DC.

  • Washington DC

    Friday, November 6, 2026

    Washington DC. Smarta rule, for all traditions.

The same date in India (New Delhi).

Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh)

5:02–7:46 PM

Washington DC Friday, November 6

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Not in Washington DC? Find your city in the table below.

The days of Diwali 2026

Dates for Washington DC. India’s date is shown where it differs.

Some of these days fall on the same date.

  1. Dhanteras, Friday, November 6, 2026.5:02–7:46 PM
  2. Naraka Chaturdashi (abhyanga snan), Saturday, November 7, 2026.5:09–6:42 AMIndia: Sun 8 Nov
  3. Choti Diwali, Saturday, November 7, 2026.5:01–7:45 PM
  4. Diwali (Lakshmi Puja), Sunday, November 8, 2026.5:00–7:45 PM
  5. Govardhan Puja, Monday, November 9, 2026.6:44–8:47 AMIndia: Tue 10 Nov
  6. Bestu Varas (Gujarati New Year), Monday, November 9, 2026.India: Tue 10 Nov
  7. Bhai Dooj, Tuesday, November 10, 2026.12:53–2:55 PMIndia: Wed 11 Nov

The rule

Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi (amanta; Kartika Krishna in purnimanta) that prevails during pradosh.

The times that decide it (Washington DC): Krishna Trayodashi 12:01 AM, 6 Nov to 12:18 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 5:03 PM to 7:46 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 5:02 PM to 7:46 PM, 6 Nov. Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.

Dhanteras 2026 in each city

US

City Date Times that decide it Also
New York Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 12:01 AM, 6 Nov to 12:18 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 4:47 PM to 7:32 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 4:46 PM to 7:31 PM, 6 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 4:46 PM – 7:31 PM
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Edison, NJ Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 12:01 AM, 6 Nov to 12:18 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 4:49 PM to 7:34 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 4:48 PM to 7:33 PM, 6 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 4:48 PM – 7:33 PM
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Washington DC Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 12:01 AM, 6 Nov to 12:18 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 5:03 PM to 7:46 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 5:02 PM to 7:46 PM, 6 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:02 PM – 7:46 PM
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Atlanta Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 12:01 AM, 6 Nov to 12:18 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 5:41 PM to 8:21 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 5:40 PM to 8:20 PM, 6 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:40 PM – 8:20 PM
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Boston Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 12:01 AM, 6 Nov to 12:18 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 4:32 PM to 7:18 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 4:31 PM to 7:18 PM, 6 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 4:31 PM – 7:18 PM
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Philadelphia Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 12:01 AM, 6 Nov to 12:18 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 4:53 PM to 7:38 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 4:52 PM to 7:37 PM, 6 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 4:52 PM – 7:37 PM
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Chicago Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 11:01 PM, 5 Nov to 11:18 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 4:39 PM to 7:25 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 4:38 PM to 7:24 PM, 6 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 4:38 PM – 7:24 PM
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Houston Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 11:01 PM, 5 Nov to 11:18 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 5:31 PM to 8:09 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 5:30 PM to 8:08 PM, 6 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:30 PM – 8:08 PM
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Dallas Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 11:01 PM, 5 Nov to 11:18 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 5:32 PM to 8:12 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 5:31 PM to 8:11 PM, 6 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:31 PM – 8:11 PM
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Los Angeles Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 9:01 PM, 5 Nov to 9:18 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 4:56 PM to 7:36 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 4:55 PM to 7:36 PM, 6 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 4:55 PM – 7:36 PM
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San Jose, CA Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 9:01 PM, 5 Nov to 9:18 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 5:05 PM to 7:47 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 5:04 PM to 7:47 PM, 6 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:04 PM – 7:47 PM
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Fremont, CA Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 9:01 PM, 5 Nov to 9:18 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 5:05 PM to 7:47 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 5:04 PM to 7:47 PM, 6 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:04 PM – 7:47 PM
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Sunnyvale, CA Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 9:01 PM, 5 Nov to 9:18 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 5:05 PM to 7:48 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 5:04 PM to 7:47 PM, 6 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:04 PM – 7:47 PM
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Cupertino, CA Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 9:01 PM, 5 Nov to 9:18 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 5:05 PM to 7:48 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 5:04 PM to 7:47 PM, 6 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:04 PM – 7:47 PM
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Seattle Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 9:01 PM, 5 Nov to 9:18 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 4:45 PM to 7:36 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 4:44 PM to 7:35 PM, 6 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 4:44 PM – 7:35 PM
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UK

City Date Times that decide it Also
London Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 5:01 AM, 6 Nov to 5:18 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 4:26 PM to 7:21 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 4:24 PM to 7:20 PM, 6 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 4:24 PM – 7:20 PM
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Birmingham, UK Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 5:01 AM, 6 Nov to 5:18 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 4:30 PM to 7:27 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 4:28 PM to 7:26 PM, 6 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 4:28 PM – 7:26 PM
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Leicester Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 5:01 AM, 6 Nov to 5:18 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 4:27 PM to 7:23 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 4:25 PM to 7:22 PM, 6 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 4:25 PM – 7:22 PM
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Manchester Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 5:01 AM, 6 Nov to 5:18 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 4:28 PM to 7:26 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 4:27 PM to 7:25 PM, 6 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 4:27 PM – 7:25 PM
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Canada

City Date Times that decide it Also
Toronto Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 12:01 AM, 6 Nov to 12:18 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 5:03 PM to 7:50 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 5:01 PM to 7:49 PM, 6 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:01 PM – 7:49 PM
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Brampton Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 12:01 AM, 6 Nov to 12:18 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 5:04 PM to 7:51 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 5:03 PM to 7:51 PM, 6 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:03 PM – 7:51 PM
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Vancouver Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 10:01 PM, 5 Nov to 10:18 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 5:44 PM to 8:37 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 5:42 PM to 8:36 PM, 6 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:42 PM – 8:36 PM
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Calgary Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 11:01 PM, 5 Nov to 11:18 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 6:03 PM to 8:58 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 6:01 PM to 8:57 PM, 6 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:01 PM – 8:57 PM
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Australia

City Date Times that decide it Also
Sydney Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 4:01 PM, 6 Nov to 4:18 PM, 7 Nov; pradosh 7:27 PM to 9:31 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 7:28 PM to 9:32 PM, 7 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 7:27 PM – 9:31 PM
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Melbourne Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 4:01 PM, 6 Nov to 4:18 PM, 7 Nov; pradosh 7:59 PM to 10:01 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 8:00 PM to 10:01 PM, 7 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 7:59 PM – 10:01 PM
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Brisbane Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 3:01 PM, 6 Nov to 3:18 PM, 7 Nov; pradosh 6:09 PM to 8:18 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 6:10 PM to 8:18 PM, 7 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:09 PM – 8:18 PM
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Perth Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 1:01 PM, 6 Nov to 1:18 PM, 7 Nov; pradosh 6:45 PM to 8:51 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 6:46 PM to 8:51 PM, 7 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:45 PM – 8:51 PM
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India

City Date Times that decide it Also
New Delhi Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 10:31 AM, 6 Nov to 10:48 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 5:32 PM to 8:09 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 5:31 PM to 8:09 PM, 7 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:32 PM – 8:09 PM
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Mumbai Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 10:31 AM, 6 Nov to 10:48 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 6:02 PM to 8:34 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 6:02 PM to 8:34 PM, 7 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:02 PM – 8:34 PM
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Kolkata Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 10:31 AM, 6 Nov to 10:48 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 4:56 PM to 7:30 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 4:55 PM to 7:29 PM, 7 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 4:56 PM – 7:30 PM
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Chennai Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 10:31 AM, 6 Nov to 10:48 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 5:40 PM to 8:09 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 5:40 PM to 8:09 PM, 7 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:40 PM – 8:09 PM
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Bengaluru Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 10:31 AM, 6 Nov to 10:48 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 5:51 PM to 8:20 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 5:51 PM to 8:20 PM, 7 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:51 PM – 8:20 PM
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Hyderabad Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 10:31 AM, 6 Nov to 10:48 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 5:42 PM to 8:13 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 5:42 PM to 8:13 PM, 7 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:42 PM – 8:13 PM
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Ahmedabad Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 10:31 AM, 6 Nov to 10:48 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 5:59 PM to 8:32 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 5:58 PM to 8:32 PM, 7 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:59 PM – 8:32 PM
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Surat Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 10:31 AM, 6 Nov to 10:48 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 6:00 PM to 8:33 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 5:59 PM to 8:32 PM, 7 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:00 PM – 8:33 PM
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Pune Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 10:31 AM, 6 Nov to 10:48 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 5:59 PM to 8:31 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 5:59 PM to 8:30 PM, 7 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:59 PM – 8:31 PM
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Jaipur Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 10:31 AM, 6 Nov to 10:48 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 5:40 PM to 8:16 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 5:40 PM to 8:16 PM, 7 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:40 PM – 8:16 PM
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Lucknow Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 10:31 AM, 6 Nov to 10:48 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 5:20 PM to 7:56 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 5:19 PM to 7:55 PM, 7 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:20 PM – 7:56 PM
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Varanasi Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 10:31 AM, 6 Nov to 10:48 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 5:14 PM to 7:49 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 5:13 PM to 7:49 PM, 7 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:14 PM – 7:49 PM
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Patna Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 10:31 AM, 6 Nov to 10:48 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 5:05 PM to 7:40 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 5:04 PM to 7:40 PM, 7 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:05 PM – 7:40 PM
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Chandigarh Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 10:31 AM, 6 Nov to 10:48 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 5:31 PM to 8:09 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 5:30 PM to 8:08 PM, 7 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:31 PM – 8:09 PM
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Bhopal Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 10:31 AM, 6 Nov to 10:48 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 5:39 PM to 8:13 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 5:38 PM to 8:12 PM, 7 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:39 PM – 8:13 PM
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Thiruvananthapuram Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 10:31 AM, 6 Nov to 10:48 AM, 7 Nov; pradosh 5:59 PM to 8:26 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 5:59 PM to 8:26 PM, 7 Nov
Krishna Trayodashi holds pradosh on 6 Nov only.
Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:59 PM – 8:26 PM
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Panchang for Dhanteras day: Friday, November 6, 2026, Washington DC

Tithi
Krishna Trayodashi (ends 12:18 AM +1 day), then Chaturdashi (ends 12:58 AM +2 days)
Nakshatra
Hasta (ends 6:14 PM), then Chitra (ends 7:23 PM +1 day) Name letters for this nakshatra
Yoga
Vishkambha (ends 5:41 PM), then Priti (ends 4:58 PM +1 day)
Karana
Garaja (ends 12:06 PM), then Vanija (ends 12:18 AM +1 day), then Vishti (Bhadra) (ends 12:35 PM +1 day)
Weekday
Friday (शुक्रवार)
Month
Ashwin (Amanta) · Kartika (Purnimanta)
Tamil month
Aippasi 21 (solar month)
Year
Vikram Samvat 2083 (Chaitradi) · Vikram Samvat (Kartikadi, Gujarati) 2082 · Shaka Samvat 1948
Sunrise
6:40 AM
Sunset
5:02 PM
Moonrise
5:09 AM +1 day
Moonset
3:19 PM
Rahu Kaal
10:33 AM – 11:51 AM
Yamaganda
2:26 PM – 3:44 PM
Gulika Kalam
7:58 AM – 9:16 AM
Abhijit Muhurta
11:30 AM – 12:12 PM
Abhijit and Rahu Kaal overlap from 11:30 AM to 11:51 AM.
Brahma Muhurta
4:51 AM – 5:46 AM

Open this day on Washington DC’s panchang page

About the festival

Dhanteras is the first of the five days of Diwali, kept on the thirteenth tithi (Trayodashi) of the dark half of the moon, usually two days before Lakshmi Puja (in some years one day or three days before). Its name joins "dhan", wealth, and "teras", thirteen.

Written for Pujadeep and checked against the sources listed. See the sources

Read the Dhanteras guide: what, why and how

Questions families ask

What are the Dhanteras 2026 timings in my city?

Each city in the table above has its own times, computed for that city. In Washington DC, Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:02 PM – 7:46 PM. Find your city’s panchang

When is Dhanteras 2027?

The date moves with the Hindu calendar. In 2027, Dhanteras is on Tuesday, October 26, 2027 in Washington DC. Dhanteras 2027

How is the date found for my city?

Each city’s date is computed for that city, from its own sunrise and sunset and the times the tithi begins and ends, with the rule named below. Find your city in the table above.

Which rule sets the date of Dhanteras?

Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi (amanta; Kartika Krishna in purnimanta) that prevails during pradosh. How we compute dates

The rule and its sources

Tradition: all traditions.

Rule sources

  • Published panchang: Diwali puja muhurat (Dharma Sindhu, Nirnaya Sindhu, Vratraj on pradosh)
  • Wikipedia: Dhanteras

Related

Computed for 43 cities on Friday, November 6, 2026

Rule: Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi (amanta; Kartika Krishna in purnimanta) that prevails during pradosh.

What the words mean: Amanta and purnimanta · Pradosh (pradosha kala)

Calculated for your location from NASA JPL's DE440 ephemeris and Astronomy Engine (MIT licence), with the Lahiri ayanamsa. Times can differ by a minute or two from printed panchangs. For vrat and puja timings, follow your family or temple tradition.

How we calculate

Source and licence

Our explanation
Written for this site from the sources listed here, and checked against them. Free to quote with credit.
Checked
Checked against the sources listed, October 15, 2026.
Updated
October 27, 2026

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