Makar Sankranti · New Zealand

Makar Sankranti 2027 in Auckland

In Auckland, New Zealand, Makar Sankranti is on Friday, 15 January 2027, by Auckland's own sunrise and moonrise. Punya Kaal: 06:18 AM to 08:42 PM. The same date as in India.

Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti muhurat and timings in Auckland

Timings for Auckland, New Zealand · NZDT (UTC+13) · Sunrise 06:18 AM · Sunset 08:42 PM

In India (New Delhi): Fri, 15 Jan, 2027, the same day as here.

Date

Fri, 15 Jan, 2027

Tithi at sunrise

Saptami (Shukla)

Sunrise

06:18 AM

Sunset

08:42 PM

Best time for Makar Sankranti

Punya Kaal

06:18 AM – 08:42 PM

Duration 14 h 25 min · From the Sankranti moment until sunset.

Tithi, nakshatra and key moments

Sankranti moment (Sun enters Makara)
04:40 AM
Abhijit Muhurat
01:01 PM – 01:59 PM
Amrit Kaal
04:54 AM, 16 Jan – 06:32 AM, 16 Jan

Inauspicious times: traditionally avoided for starting the puja

Gulika Kaal
08:06 AM – 09:54 AM
Rahu Kaal
11:42 AM – 01:30 PM
Yamaganda
05:06 PM – 06:54 PM
Varjyam
07:05 PM – 08:43 PM
Bhadra (Vishti karana)
Moon in Meena: Bhadra is on earth, avoid auspicious work.
09:44 PM – 09:35 AM, 16 Jan

Choghadiya for the day and night

Day

Chal06:18 AM – 08:06 AM
Labh08:06 AM – 09:54 AM
Amrit09:54 AM – 11:42 AM
Kaal11:42 AM – 01:30 PM
Shubh01:30 PM – 03:18 PM
Rog03:18 PM – 05:06 PM
Udveg05:06 PM – 06:54 PM
Chal06:54 PM – 08:42 PM

Night

Rog08:42 PM – 09:54 PM
Kaal09:54 PM – 11:06 PM
Labh11:06 PM – 12:18 AM, 16 Jan
Udveg12:18 AM, 16 Jan – 01:30 AM, 16 Jan
Shubh01:30 AM, 16 Jan – 02:42 AM, 16 Jan
Amrit02:42 AM, 16 Jan – 03:54 AM, 16 Jan
Chal03:54 AM, 16 Jan – 05:07 AM, 16 Jan
Rog05:07 AM, 16 Jan – 06:19 AM, 16 Jan

Calculated for Auckland, New Zealand (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 Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti marks the day the Sun moves into sidereal Capricorn (Makara). Unlike most Hindu festivals it follows the solar calendar, not a lunar tithi, which is why it falls on nearly the same date every year. It is dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and is celebrated across India as a harvest festival under many local names.

Full guide: significance, story, puja vidhi and samagri

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Makar Sankranti in Auckland: questions

When is Makar Sankranti 2027 in Auckland?

Friday, 15 January 2027, by Auckland's own sunrise and moonrise. In India (New Delhi) it is on Friday, 15 January 2027.

What is the punya kaal time in Auckland?

06:18 AM to 08:42 PM on Friday, 15 January 2027, local time in Auckland. From the Sankranti moment until sunset..

What time is sunrise and sunset in Auckland on 15 January 2027?

Sunrise 06:18 AM and sunset 08:42 PM, local time.

Which times should be avoided for the Makar Sankranti puja in Auckland?

Gulika Kaal 08:06 AM to 09:54 AM; Rahu Kaal 11:42 AM to 01:30 PM; Yamaganda 05:06 PM to 06:54 PM; Varjyam 07:05 PM to 08:43 PM; Bhadra (Vishti karana) 09:44 PM to 09:35 AM, 16 Jan.