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Diwali 2026 in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles, United States, Diwali is on Sunday, 8 November 2026, by Los Angeles's own sunrise and moonrise. Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 05:14 PM to 07:07 PM. The same date as in India.

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Diwali muhurat and timings in Los Angeles

Timings for Los Angeles, United States · PST (UTC−8) · Sunrise 06:19 AM · Sunset 04:54 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

06:19 AM

Sunset

04:54 PM

Best time for Diwali

Lakshmi Puja Muhurat

05:14 PM – 07:07 PM

Duration 1 h 53 min · Pradosh Kaal while the fixed Vrishabha lagna rises and Amavasya prevails.

Other auspicious timings

Pradosh Kaal
04:54 PM – 07:35 PM
Vrishabha lagna (fixed)
05:14 PM – 07:07 PM
Nishita Kaal
Midnight worship, followed in Tantric and Kali Puja traditions.
11:10 PM – 12:04 AM, 9 Nov
Mahanishita: Simha lagna (fixed)
11:48 PM – 02:11 AM, 9 Nov

Tithi, nakshatra and key moments

Amavasya tithi
09:58 PM, 7 Nov – 11:02 PM
Amrit Kaal
08:33 AM – 10:15 AM
Abhijit Muhurat
11:15 AM – 11:58 AM

Inauspicious times: traditionally avoided for starting the puja

Yamaganda
11:37 AM – 12:56 PM
Gulika Kaal
02:15 PM – 03:35 PM
Rahu Kaal
03:35 PM – 04:54 PM
Varjyam
11:57 PM – 01:41 AM, 9 Nov

Choghadiya for the day and night

Day

Udveg06:19 AM – 07:39 AM
Chal07:39 AM – 08:58 AM
Labh08:58 AM – 10:17 AM
Amrit10:17 AM – 11:37 AM
Kaal11:37 AM – 12:56 PM
Shubh12:56 PM – 02:15 PM
Rog02:15 PM – 03:35 PM
Udveg03:35 PM – 04:54 PM

Night

Shubh04:54 PM – 06:35 PM
Amrit06:35 PM – 08:15 PM
Chal08:15 PM – 09:56 PM
Rog09:56 PM – 11:37 PM
Kaal11:37 PM – 01:18 AM, 9 Nov
Labh01:18 AM, 9 Nov – 02:59 AM, 9 Nov
Udveg02:59 AM, 9 Nov – 04:39 AM, 9 Nov
Shubh04:39 AM, 9 Nov – 06:20 AM, 9 Nov

Calculated for Los Angeles, 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 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.

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When is Diwali 2026 in Los Angeles?

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

What is the lakshmi puja muhurat time in Los Angeles?

05:14 PM to 07:07 PM on Sunday, 8 November 2026, local time in Los Angeles. Pradosh Kaal while the fixed Vrishabha lagna rises and Amavasya prevails..

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

Sunrise 06:19 AM and sunset 04:54 PM, local time.

Which times should be avoided for the Diwali puja in Los Angeles?

Yamaganda 11:37 AM to 12:56 PM; Gulika Kaal 02:15 PM to 03:35 PM; Rahu Kaal 03:35 PM to 04:54 PM; Varjyam 11:57 PM to 01:41 AM, 9 Nov.