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Diwali 2026 in Paris

In Paris, France, Diwali is on Sunday, 8 November 2026, by Paris's own sunrise and moonrise. Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 05:35 PM to 07:16 PM. The same date as in India.

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Diwali muhurat and timings in Paris

Timings for Paris, France · CET (UTC+1) · Sunrise 07:48 AM · Sunset 05:20 PM

In India (New Delhi): Sun, 8 Nov, 2026, the same day as here.

Date

Sun, 8 Nov, 2026

Tithi at sunrise

Amavasya (Krishna)

Sunrise

07:48 AM

Sunset

05:20 PM

Best time for Diwali

Lakshmi Puja Muhurat

05:35 PM – 07:16 PM

Duration 1 h 41 min · Pradosh Kaal while the fixed Vrishabha lagna rises and Amavasya prevails.

Other auspicious timings

Pradosh Kaal
05:20 PM – 08:14 PM
Vrishabha lagna (fixed)
05:35 PM – 07:16 PM
Nishita Kaal
Midnight worship, followed in Tantric and Kali Puja traditions.
12:06 AM, 9 Nov – 01:04 AM, 9 Nov
Mahanishita: Simha lagna (fixed)
12:21 AM, 9 Nov – 03:06 AM, 9 Nov

Tithi, nakshatra and key moments

Amavasya tithi
06:58 AM – 08:02 AM, 9 Nov
Abhijit Muhurat
12:15 PM – 12:53 PM
Amrit Kaal
05:33 PM – 07:15 PM

Inauspicious times: traditionally avoided for starting the puja

Yamaganda
12:34 PM – 01:45 PM
Gulika Kaal
02:57 PM – 04:08 PM
Rahu Kaal
04:08 PM – 05:20 PM

Choghadiya for the day and night

Day

Udveg07:48 AM – 09:00 AM
Chal09:00 AM – 10:11 AM
Labh10:11 AM – 11:23 AM
Amrit11:23 AM – 12:34 PM
Kaal12:34 PM – 01:45 PM
Shubh01:45 PM – 02:57 PM
Rog02:57 PM – 04:08 PM
Udveg04:08 PM – 05:20 PM

Night

Shubh05:20 PM – 07:08 PM
Amrit07:08 PM – 08:57 PM
Chal08:57 PM – 10:46 PM
Rog10:46 PM – 12:35 AM, 9 Nov
Kaal12:35 AM, 9 Nov – 02:24 AM, 9 Nov
Labh02:24 AM, 9 Nov – 04:12 AM, 9 Nov
Udveg04:12 AM, 9 Nov – 06:01 AM, 9 Nov
Shubh06:01 AM, 9 Nov – 07:50 AM, 9 Nov

Calculated for Paris, France (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 Diwali

Diwali (Deepavali) is celebrated on Kartika Amavasya, the new moon of the month of Kartika (called Ashvin Amavasya in the Amanta calendar used in western and southern India). The central ritual is the evening Lakshmi Puja, in which families worship Lakshmi (goddess of prosperity) together with Ganesha (remover of obstacles). It is the third and main day of the five-day festival that runs from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj.

Full guide: significance, story, puja vidhi and samagri

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Diwali in Paris: questions

When is Diwali 2026 in Paris?

Sunday, 8 November 2026, by Paris's own sunrise and moonrise. In India (New Delhi) it is on Sunday, 8 November 2026.

What is the lakshmi puja muhurat time in Paris?

05:35 PM to 07:16 PM on Sunday, 8 November 2026, local time in Paris. Pradosh Kaal while the fixed Vrishabha lagna rises and Amavasya prevails..

What time is sunrise and sunset in Paris on 8 November 2026?

Sunrise 07:48 AM and sunset 05:20 PM, local time.

Which times should be avoided for the Diwali puja in Paris?

Yamaganda 12:34 PM to 01:45 PM; Gulika Kaal 02:57 PM to 04:08 PM; Rahu Kaal 04:08 PM to 05:20 PM.