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Diwali 2026 in Zürich

In Zürich, Switzerland, Diwali is on Sunday, 8 November 2026, by Zürich's own sunrise and moonrise. Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 05:15 PM to 06:57 PM. The same date as in India.

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Diwali muhurat and timings in Zürich

Timings for Zurich, District Zurich · CET (UTC+1) · Sunrise 07:20 AM · Sunset 04:59 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

07:20 AM

Sunset

04:59 PM

Best time for Diwali

Lakshmi Puja Muhurat

05:15 PM – 06:57 PM

Duration 1 h 42 min · Pradosh Kaal while the fixed Vrishabha lagna rises and Amavasya prevails.

Other auspicious timings

Pradosh Kaal
04:59 PM – 07:51 PM
Vrishabha lagna (fixed)
05:15 PM – 06:57 PM
Nishita Kaal
Midnight worship, followed in Tantric and Kali Puja traditions.
11:41 PM – 12:39 AM, 9 Nov
Mahanishita: Simha lagna (fixed)
11:59 PM – 02:42 AM, 9 Nov

Tithi, nakshatra and key moments

Amavasya tithi
06:58 AM – 08:02 AM, 9 Nov
Abhijit Muhurat
11:50 AM – 12:29 PM
Amrit Kaal
05:33 PM – 07:15 PM

Inauspicious times: avoid starting the puja

Varjyam
07:20 AM – 09:02 AM
Yamaganda
12:09 PM – 01:22 PM
Gulika Kaal
02:34 PM – 03:46 PM
Rahu Kaal
03:46 PM – 04:59 PM

Choghadiya for the day and night

Day

Udveg07:20 AM – 08:32 AM
Chal08:32 AM – 09:44 AM
Labh09:44 AM – 10:57 AM
Amrit10:57 AM – 12:09 PM
Kaal12:09 PM – 01:22 PM
Shubh01:22 PM – 02:34 PM
Rog02:34 PM – 03:46 PM
Udveg03:46 PM – 04:59 PM

Night

Shubh04:59 PM – 06:47 PM
Amrit06:47 PM – 08:34 PM
Chal08:34 PM – 10:22 PM
Rog10:22 PM – 12:10 AM, 9 Nov
Kaal12:10 AM, 9 Nov – 01:58 AM, 9 Nov
Labh01:58 AM, 9 Nov – 03:46 AM, 9 Nov
Udveg03:46 AM, 9 Nov – 05:33 AM, 9 Nov
Shubh05:33 AM, 9 Nov – 07:21 AM, 9 Nov

Calculated for Zurich, District Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland (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 Zürich: questions

When is Diwali 2026 in Zürich?

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

What is the lakshmi puja muhurat time in Zürich?

05:15 PM to 06:57 PM on Sunday, 8 November 2026, local time in Zürich. Pradosh Kaal while the fixed Vrishabha lagna rises and Amavasya prevails..

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

Sunrise 07:20 AM and sunset 04:59 PM, local time.

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

Varjyam 07:20 AM to 09:02 AM; Yamaganda 12:09 PM to 01:22 PM; Gulika Kaal 02:34 PM to 03:46 PM; Rahu Kaal 03:46 PM to 04:59 PM.