Dhanteras · United States

Dhanteras 2026 in Washington

In Washington, United States, Dhanteras is on Friday, 6 November 2026, by Washington's own sunrise and moonrise. Dhanteras Puja Muhurat: 05:27 PM to 07:17 PM. The same date as in India.

Dhanteras

Dhanteras muhurat and timings in Washington

Timings for Washington, United States · EST (UTC−5) · Sunrise 06:41 AM · Sunset 05:02 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

06:41 AM

Sunset

05:02 PM

Best time for Dhanteras

Dhanteras Puja Muhurat

05:27 PM – 07:17 PM

Duration 1 h 50 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.
05:02 PM – 07:46 PM
Vrishabha lagna (fixed)
05:27 PM – 07:17 PM

Tithi, nakshatra and key moments

Trayodashi tithi
12:01 AM – 12:18 AM, 7 Nov
Abhijit Muhurat
11:31 AM – 12:12 PM
Amrit Kaal
12:02 PM – 01:41 PM

Inauspicious times: traditionally avoided for starting the puja

Gulika Kaal
07:59 AM – 09:16 AM
Rahu Kaal
10:34 AM – 11:52 AM
Yamaganda
02:27 PM – 03:45 PM
Bhadra (Vishti karana)
Moon in Kanya: Bhadra is not on earth, so many traditions treat it as milder.
12:18 AM, 7 Nov – 12:35 PM, 7 Nov
Varjyam
02:37 AM, 7 Nov – 04:17 AM, 7 Nov

Choghadiya for the day and night

Day

Chal06:41 AM – 07:59 AM
Labh07:59 AM – 09:16 AM
Amrit09:16 AM – 10:34 AM
Kaal10:34 AM – 11:52 AM
Shubh11:52 AM – 01:09 PM
Rog01:09 PM – 02:27 PM
Udveg02:27 PM – 03:45 PM
Chal03:45 PM – 05:02 PM

Night

Rog05:02 PM – 06:45 PM
Kaal06:45 PM – 08:27 PM
Labh08:27 PM – 10:10 PM
Udveg10:10 PM – 11:52 PM
Shubh11:52 PM – 01:35 AM, 7 Nov
Amrit01:35 AM, 7 Nov – 03:17 AM, 7 Nov
Chal03:17 AM, 7 Nov – 05:00 AM, 7 Nov
Rog05:00 AM, 7 Nov – 06:42 AM, 7 Nov

Calculated for Washington, 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.

Full guide: significance, story, puja vidhi and samagri

Dhanteras in other cities

Near Washington

Major cities

Other festivals in Washington

Dhanteras in Washington: questions

When is Dhanteras 2026 in Washington?

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

What is the dhanteras puja muhurat time in Washington?

05:27 PM to 07:17 PM on Friday, 6 November 2026, local time in Washington. Pradosh Kaal with the fixed Vrishabha lagna, while Trayodashi prevails..

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

Sunrise 06:41 AM and sunset 05:02 PM, local time.

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

Gulika Kaal 07:59 AM to 09:16 AM; Rahu Kaal 10:34 AM to 11:52 AM; Yamaganda 02:27 PM to 03:45 PM; Bhadra (Vishti karana) 12:18 AM, 7 Nov to 12:35 PM, 7 Nov; Varjyam 02:37 AM, 7 Nov to 04:17 AM, 7 Nov.