Dhanteras · South Africa

Dhanteras 2026 in Johannesburg

In Johannesburg, South Africa, Dhanteras is on Friday, 6 November 2026, by Johannesburg's own sunrise and moonrise. Dhanteras Puja Muhurat: 07:10 PM to 08:37 PM. The same date as in India.

Dhanteras

Dhanteras muhurat and timings in Johannesburg

Timings for Johannesburg, South Africa · UTC+2 · Sunrise 05:15 AM · Sunset 06:28 PM

In India (New Delhi): Fri, 6 Nov, 2026, the same day as here.

Date

Fri, 6 Nov, 2026

Tithi at sunrise

Dwadashi (Krishna)

Sunrise

05:15 AM

Sunset

06:28 PM

Best time for Dhanteras

Dhanteras Puja Muhurat

07:10 PM – 08:37 PM

Duration 1 h 27 min · Pradosh Kaal with the fixed Vrishabha lagna, while Trayodashi prevails.

Other auspicious timings

Yama Deepam (Pradosh Kaal)
Light a lamp for Yama facing south.
06:28 PM – 08:37 PM
Vrishabha lagna (fixed)
07:10 PM – 09:28 PM

Tithi, nakshatra and key moments

Trayodashi tithi
07:01 AM – 07:18 AM, 7 Nov
Abhijit Muhurat
11:25 AM – 12:18 PM
Amrit Kaal
07:02 PM – 08:41 PM

Inauspicious times: traditionally avoided for starting the puja

Gulika Kaal
06:54 AM – 08:33 AM
Varjyam
09:07 AM – 10:46 AM
Rahu Kaal
10:13 AM – 11:52 AM
Yamaganda
03:10 PM – 04:49 PM

Choghadiya for the day and night

Day

Chal05:15 AM – 06:54 AM
Labh06:54 AM – 08:33 AM
Amrit08:33 AM – 10:13 AM
Kaal10:13 AM – 11:52 AM
Shubh11:52 AM – 01:31 PM
Rog01:31 PM – 03:10 PM
Udveg03:10 PM – 04:49 PM
Chal04:49 PM – 06:28 PM

Night

Rog06:28 PM – 07:49 PM
Kaal07:49 PM – 09:10 PM
Labh09:10 PM – 10:31 PM
Udveg10:31 PM – 11:51 PM
Shubh11:51 PM – 01:12 AM, 7 Nov
Amrit01:12 AM, 7 Nov – 02:33 AM, 7 Nov
Chal02:33 AM, 7 Nov – 03:54 AM, 7 Nov
Rog03:54 AM, 7 Nov – 05:15 AM, 7 Nov

Calculated for Johannesburg, South Africa (sidereal Lahiri, local sunrise). Regional and family traditions can differ by a day or in the exact window; follow your family priest where they differ.

About Dhanteras

Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) falls on Kartika Krishna Trayodashi, the thirteenth day of the waning moon, two days before Diwali. It opens the five-day Diwali festival. Families worship Dhanvantari (the divine physician), Lakshmi (goddess of prosperity) and Kubera (keeper of wealth), and light a lamp for Yama (god of death and dharma) at the entrance.

Full guide: significance, story, puja vidhi and samagri

Dhanteras in other cities

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Dhanteras in Johannesburg: questions

When is Dhanteras 2026 in Johannesburg?

Friday, 6 November 2026, by Johannesburg's own sunrise and moonrise. In India (New Delhi) it is on Friday, 6 November 2026.

What is the dhanteras puja muhurat time in Johannesburg?

07:10 PM to 08:37 PM on Friday, 6 November 2026, local time in Johannesburg. Pradosh Kaal with the fixed Vrishabha lagna, while Trayodashi prevails..

What time is sunrise and sunset in Johannesburg on 6 November 2026?

Sunrise 05:15 AM and sunset 06:28 PM, local time.

Which times should be avoided for the Dhanteras puja in Johannesburg?

Gulika Kaal 06:54 AM to 08:33 AM; Varjyam 09:07 AM to 10:46 AM; Rahu Kaal 10:13 AM to 11:52 AM; Yamaganda 03:10 PM to 04:49 PM.