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Dhanteras 2026 in Chicago

In Chicago, United States, Dhanteras is on Friday, 6 November 2026, by Chicago's own sunrise and moonrise. Dhanteras Puja Muhurat: 05:02 PM to 06:50 PM. The same date as in India.

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Dhanteras muhurat and timings in Chicago

Timings for Chicago, United States · CST (UTC−6) · Sunrise 06:29 AM · Sunset 04:39 PM

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

Date

Fri, 6 Nov, 2026

Tithi at sunrise

Trayodashi (Krishna)

Sunrise

06:29 AM

Sunset

04:39 PM

Best time for Dhanteras

Dhanteras Puja Muhurat

05:02 PM – 06:50 PM

Duration 1 h 47 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.
04:39 PM – 07:25 PM
Vrishabha lagna (fixed)
05:02 PM – 06:50 PM

Tithi, nakshatra and key moments

Trayodashi tithi
11:01 PM, 5 Nov – 11:18 PM
Amrit Kaal
11:02 AM – 12:41 PM
Abhijit Muhurat
11:14 AM – 11:54 AM

Inauspicious times: traditionally avoided for starting the puja

Gulika Kaal
07:45 AM – 09:02 AM
Rahu Kaal
10:18 AM – 11:34 AM
Yamaganda
02:06 PM – 03:23 PM
Bhadra (Vishti karana)
Moon in Kanya: Bhadra is not on earth, so many traditions treat it as milder.
11:18 PM – 11:35 AM, 7 Nov
Varjyam
01:37 AM, 7 Nov – 03:17 AM, 7 Nov

Choghadiya for the day and night

Day

Chal06:29 AM – 07:45 AM
Labh07:45 AM – 09:02 AM
Amrit09:02 AM – 10:18 AM
Kaal10:18 AM – 11:34 AM
Shubh11:34 AM – 12:50 PM
Rog12:50 PM – 02:06 PM
Udveg02:06 PM – 03:23 PM
Chal03:23 PM – 04:39 PM

Night

Rog04:39 PM – 06:23 PM
Kaal06:23 PM – 08:07 PM
Labh08:07 PM – 09:51 PM
Udveg09:51 PM – 11:35 PM
Shubh11:35 PM – 01:19 AM, 7 Nov
Amrit01:19 AM, 7 Nov – 03:03 AM, 7 Nov
Chal03:03 AM, 7 Nov – 04:47 AM, 7 Nov
Rog04:47 AM, 7 Nov – 06:30 AM, 7 Nov

Calculated for Chicago, United States (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.

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Dhanteras in Chicago: questions

When is Dhanteras 2026 in Chicago?

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

What is the dhanteras puja muhurat time in Chicago?

05:02 PM to 06:50 PM on Friday, 6 November 2026, local time in Chicago. Pradosh Kaal with the fixed Vrishabha lagna, while Trayodashi prevails..

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

Sunrise 06:29 AM and sunset 04:39 PM, local time.

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

Gulika Kaal 07:45 AM to 09:02 AM; Rahu Kaal 10:18 AM to 11:34 AM; Yamaganda 02:06 PM to 03:23 PM; Bhadra (Vishti karana) 11:18 PM to 11:35 AM, 7 Nov; Varjyam 01:37 AM, 7 Nov to 03:17 AM, 7 Nov.