Dhanteras 2027: date and puja time
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) 2027 is on Tuesday, October 26 in Washington DC and on Wednesday, October 27 in India (New Delhi). Dhanteras muhurat in Washington DC: 6:14 PM – 8:53 PM.
- Washington DC
26TuesdayOctober 2027
Computed for this city. Rule for all traditions.
- India (New Delhi)
27WednesdayOctober 2027
India’s date, by the same rule.
Dhanteras muhurat
6:14 PM – 8:53 PM
Washington DC · Tuesday, October 26, 2027
Why the dates differ
In Washington DC: Krishna Trayodashi 3:34 PM to 1:20 PM, 27 Oct; pradosh 6:14 PM to 8:53 PM
In India (New Delhi): Krishna Trayodashi 1:04 AM to 10:50 PM; pradosh 5:40 PM to 8:14 PM
Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi (amanta; Kartika Krishna in purnimanta) that prevails during pradosh.
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Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) 2027 Washington DC: Tuesday 26 October 2027 Dhanteras muhurat: 6:14 PM – 8:53 PM India (New Delhi): Wednesday 27 October 2027 Rule for all traditions. Each city's date follows its own sunset and time zone. Neither is wrong. https://pujadeep.com/festivals/dhanteras/2027/?s=copy
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The days of Diwali
Two days fall on one date this year.
- 26 Tue Oct Dhanteras
- 27 Wed Oct No festival day this year
- 28 Thu Oct Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
- 28 Thu Oct Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)
- 29 Fri Oct Govardhan Puja
- 30 Sat Oct Bhai Dooj
Dhanteras 2027 in each city
US
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Tue, Oct 26 | Krishna Trayodashi 3:34 PM to 1:20 PM, 27 Oct; pradosh 6:00 PM to 8:40 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:00 PM – 8:40 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed, Oct 27 |
| Edison, NJ | Tue, Oct 26 | Krishna Trayodashi 3:34 PM to 1:20 PM, 27 Oct; pradosh 6:02 PM to 8:42 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:02 PM – 8:42 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed, Oct 27 |
| Washington DC | Tue, Oct 26 | Krishna Trayodashi 3:34 PM to 1:20 PM, 27 Oct; pradosh 6:14 PM to 8:53 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:14 PM – 8:53 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed, Oct 27 |
| Atlanta | Tue, Oct 26 | Krishna Trayodashi 3:34 PM to 1:20 PM, 27 Oct; pradosh 6:51 PM to 9:27 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:51 PM – 9:27 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed, Oct 27 |
| Boston | Tue, Oct 26 | Krishna Trayodashi 3:34 PM to 1:20 PM, 27 Oct; pradosh 5:45 PM to 8:26 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:45 PM – 8:26 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed, Oct 27 |
| Philadelphia | Tue, Oct 26 | Krishna Trayodashi 3:34 PM to 1:20 PM, 27 Oct; pradosh 6:05 PM to 8:45 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:05 PM – 8:45 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed, Oct 27 |
| Chicago | Tue, Oct 26 | Krishna Trayodashi 2:34 PM to 12:20 PM, 27 Oct; pradosh 5:52 PM to 8:33 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:52 PM – 8:33 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed, Oct 27 |
| Houston | Tue, Oct 26 | Krishna Trayodashi 2:34 PM to 12:20 PM, 27 Oct; pradosh 6:39 PM to 9:14 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:39 PM – 9:14 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed, Oct 27 |
| Dallas | Tue, Oct 26 | Krishna Trayodashi 2:34 PM to 12:20 PM, 27 Oct; pradosh 6:42 PM to 9:17 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:42 PM – 9:17 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed, Oct 27 |
| Los Angeles | Tue, Oct 26 | Krishna Trayodashi 12:34 PM to 10:20 AM, 27 Oct; pradosh 6:06 PM to 8:42 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:06 PM – 8:42 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed, Oct 27 |
| San Jose, CA | Tue, Oct 26 | Krishna Trayodashi 12:34 PM to 10:20 AM, 27 Oct; pradosh 6:16 PM to 8:54 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:16 PM – 8:54 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed, Oct 27 |
| Seattle | Tue, Oct 26 | Krishna Trayodashi 12:34 PM to 10:20 AM, 27 Oct; pradosh 6:01 PM to 8:46 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:01 PM – 8:46 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed, Oct 27 |
UK
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | Wed, Oct 27 | Krishna Trayodashi 8:34 PM, 26 Oct to 6:20 PM; pradosh 5:43 PM to 8:31 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:43 PM – 6:20 PM Close call | – |
| Birmingham, UK | Tue, Oct 26 | Krishna Trayodashi 8:34 PM to 6:20 PM, 27 Oct; pradosh 5:50 PM to 8:38 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 8:34 PM – 8:38 PM Close call | In India (New Delhi): Wed, Oct 27 |
| Leicester | Tue, Oct 26 | Krishna Trayodashi 8:34 PM to 6:20 PM, 27 Oct; pradosh 5:46 PM to 8:35 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 8:34 PM – 8:35 PM Close call | In India (New Delhi): Wed, Oct 27 |
| Manchester | Tue, Oct 26 | Krishna Trayodashi 8:34 PM to 6:20 PM, 27 Oct; pradosh 5:49 PM to 8:38 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 8:34 PM – 8:38 PM Close call | In India (New Delhi): Wed, Oct 27 |
Canada
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | Tue, Oct 26 | Krishna Trayodashi 3:34 PM to 1:20 PM, 27 Oct; pradosh 6:17 PM to 8:58 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:17 PM – 8:58 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed, Oct 27 |
| Brampton | Tue, Oct 26 | Krishna Trayodashi 3:34 PM to 1:20 PM, 27 Oct; pradosh 6:18 PM to 9:00 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:18 PM – 9:00 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed, Oct 27 |
| Vancouver | Tue, Oct 26 | Krishna Trayodashi 12:34 PM to 10:20 AM, 27 Oct; pradosh 6:01 PM to 8:47 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:01 PM – 8:47 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed, Oct 27 |
| Calgary | Tue, Oct 26 | Krishna Trayodashi 1:34 PM to 11:20 AM, 27 Oct; pradosh 6:21 PM to 9:09 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:21 PM – 9:09 PM | In India (New Delhi): Wed, Oct 27 |
Australia
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Wed, Oct 27 | Krishna Trayodashi 6:34 AM to 4:20 AM, 28 Oct; pradosh 7:18 PM to 9:26 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 7:18 PM – 9:26 PM | – |
| Melbourne | Wed, Oct 27 | Krishna Trayodashi 6:34 AM to 4:20 AM, 28 Oct; pradosh 7:48 PM to 9:54 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 7:48 PM – 9:54 PM | – |
| Brisbane | Wed, Oct 27 | Krishna Trayodashi 5:34 AM to 3:20 AM, 28 Oct; pradosh 6:02 PM to 8:14 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:02 PM – 8:14 PM | – |
| Perth | Wed, Oct 27 | Krishna Trayodashi 3:34 AM to 1:20 AM, 28 Oct; pradosh 6:37 PM to 8:46 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:37 PM – 8:46 PM | – |
India
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Wed, Oct 27 | Krishna Trayodashi 1:04 AM to 10:50 PM; pradosh 5:40 PM to 8:14 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:40 PM – 8:14 PM | – |
| Mumbai | Wed, Oct 27 | Krishna Trayodashi 1:04 AM to 10:50 PM; pradosh 6:07 PM to 8:37 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:07 PM – 8:37 PM | – |
| Kolkata | Wed, Oct 27 | Krishna Trayodashi 1:04 AM to 10:50 PM; pradosh 5:02 PM to 7:33 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:02 PM – 7:33 PM | – |
| Chennai | Wed, Oct 27 | Krishna Trayodashi 1:04 AM to 10:50 PM; pradosh 5:44 PM to 8:11 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:44 PM – 8:11 PM | – |
| Bengaluru | Wed, Oct 27 | Krishna Trayodashi 1:04 AM to 10:50 PM; pradosh 5:55 PM to 8:22 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:55 PM – 8:22 PM | – |
| Hyderabad | Wed, Oct 27 | Krishna Trayodashi 1:04 AM to 10:50 PM; pradosh 5:47 PM to 8:16 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:47 PM – 8:16 PM | – |
| Ahmedabad | Wed, Oct 27 | Krishna Trayodashi 1:04 AM to 10:50 PM; pradosh 6:05 PM to 8:36 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:05 PM – 8:36 PM | – |
| Surat | Wed, Oct 27 | Krishna Trayodashi 1:04 AM to 10:50 PM; pradosh 6:06 PM to 8:36 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:06 PM – 8:36 PM | – |
| Pune | Wed, Oct 27 | Krishna Trayodashi 1:04 AM to 10:50 PM; pradosh 6:04 PM to 8:34 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:04 PM – 8:34 PM | – |
| Jaipur | Wed, Oct 27 | Krishna Trayodashi 1:04 AM to 10:50 PM; pradosh 5:48 PM to 8:21 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:48 PM – 8:21 PM | – |
| Lucknow | Wed, Oct 27 | Krishna Trayodashi 1:04 AM to 10:50 PM; pradosh 5:27 PM to 8:00 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:27 PM – 8:00 PM | – |
| Varanasi | Wed, Oct 27 | Krishna Trayodashi 1:04 AM to 10:50 PM; pradosh 5:21 PM to 7:53 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:21 PM – 7:53 PM | – |
| Patna | Wed, Oct 27 | Krishna Trayodashi 1:04 AM to 10:50 PM; pradosh 5:12 PM to 7:44 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:12 PM – 7:44 PM | – |
| Chandigarh | Wed, Oct 27 | Krishna Trayodashi 1:04 AM to 10:50 PM; pradosh 5:39 PM to 8:14 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:39 PM – 8:14 PM | – |
| Bhopal | Wed, Oct 27 | Krishna Trayodashi 1:04 AM to 10:50 PM; pradosh 5:45 PM to 8:17 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 5:45 PM – 8:17 PM | – |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Wed, Oct 27 | Krishna Trayodashi 1:04 AM to 10:50 PM; pradosh 6:01 PM to 8:27 PM Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:01 PM – 8:27 PM | – |
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.
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Questions families ask
Why is Dhanteras 2027 on a different day in India?
The date follows the tithi at a set time of day, and that moment falls on a different local day in each place. Washington DC: Tuesday, October 26, 2027. India (New Delhi): Wednesday, October 27, 2027. In Washington DC: Krishna Trayodashi 3:34 PM to 1:20 PM, 27 Oct; pradosh 6:14 PM to 8:53 PM.
What are the Dhanteras 2027 timings in my city?
Each city in the table above has its own times, computed for that city. In Washington DC, Dhanteras muhurat (pradosh): 6:14 PM – 8:53 PM. Find your city’s panchang
When is Dhanteras 2028?
The date moves with the Hindu calendar. In 2028, Dhanteras is on Sunday, October 15, 2028 in Washington DC.
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
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Computed for 40 cities on Tuesday, October 26, 2027
Rule: Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi (amanta; Kartika Krishna in purnimanta) that prevails during pradosh.
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.
Source and licence
- Our explanation
- Explanation written for this site with AI help from the sources listed here, and reviewed. It is not a translation and not the only way to read the text. Free to quote with credit.
- Review
- AI review: 2 independent reviews against the cited edition, October 12, 2026.
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