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Makar Sankranti 2027 in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles, United States, Makar Sankranti is on Thursday, 14 January 2027, by Los Angeles's own sunrise and moonrise. Punya Kaal: 07:40 AM to 05:06 PM. In India (New Delhi) it is on Friday, 15 January 2027, a day later.

Makar Sankranti muhurat and timings in Los Angeles

Timings for Los Angeles, United States · PST (UTC−8) · Sunrise 06:59 AM · Sunset 05:06 PM

In India (New Delhi): Fri, 15 Jan, 2027, one day later than here. Festival dates follow local sunrise and moonrise, so they can differ by a day between countries.

Date

Thu, 14 Jan, 2027

Tithi at sunrise

Saptami (Shukla)

Sunrise

06:59 AM

Sunset

05:06 PM

Best time for Makar Sankranti

Punya Kaal

07:40 AM – 05:06 PM

Duration 9 h 25 min · From the Sankranti moment until sunset.

Tithi, nakshatra and key moments

  • Sankranti moment (Sun enters Makara)

    07:40 AM

  • Abhijit Muhurat

    11:42 AM – 12:22 PM

Inauspicious times: traditionally avoided for starting the puja

  • Yamaganda

    06:59 AM – 08:14 AM

  • Gulika Kaal

    09:30 AM – 10:46 AM

  • Rahu Kaal

    01:18 PM – 02:34 PM

  • Varjyam

    10:05 PM – 11:43 PM

  • Bhadra (Vishti karana)

    Moon in Meena: Bhadra is on earth, avoid auspicious work.

    12:44 AM, 15 Jan – 12:35 PM, 15 Jan

Choghadiya for the day and night

Day

  • Shubh06:59 AM – 08:14 AM
  • Rog08:14 AM – 09:30 AM
  • Udveg09:30 AM – 10:46 AM
  • Chal10:46 AM – 12:02 PM
  • Labh12:02 PM – 01:18 PM
  • Amrit01:18 PM – 02:34 PM
  • Kaal02:34 PM – 03:50 PM
  • Shubh03:50 PM – 05:06 PM

Night

  • Amrit05:06 PM – 06:50 PM
  • Chal06:50 PM – 08:34 PM
  • Rog08:34 PM – 10:18 PM
  • Kaal10:18 PM – 12:02 AM, 15 Jan
  • Labh12:02 AM, 15 Jan – 01:46 AM, 15 Jan
  • Udveg01:46 AM, 15 Jan – 03:30 AM, 15 Jan
  • Shubh03:30 AM, 15 Jan – 05:14 AM, 15 Jan
  • Amrit05:14 AM, 15 Jan – 06:58 AM, 15 Jan

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 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.

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Makar Sankranti in Los Angeles: questions

When is Makar Sankranti 2027 in Los Angeles?

Thursday, 14 January 2027, by Los Angeles's own sunrise and moonrise. In India (New Delhi) it is on Friday, 15 January 2027, a day later.

What is the punya kaal time in Los Angeles?

07:40 AM to 05:06 PM on Thursday, 14 January 2027, local time in Los Angeles. From the Sankranti moment until sunset..

Why is Makar Sankranti on a different day in Los Angeles than in India?

A festival's date follows the tithi in force at the right moment of the local day (sunrise, Pradosh, midnight or moonrise). Los Angeles's day starts at a different instant from New Delhi's, so the same tithi can fall on Thursday, 14 January 2027 there and Friday, 15 January 2027 in India. Both are correct for their place.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Los Angeles on 14 January 2027?

Sunrise 06:59 AM and sunset 05:06 PM, local time.

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

Yamaganda 06:59 AM to 08:14 AM; Gulika Kaal 09:30 AM to 10:46 AM; Rahu Kaal 01:18 PM to 02:34 PM; Varjyam 10:05 PM to 11:43 PM; Bhadra (Vishti karana) 12:44 AM, 15 Jan to 12:35 PM, 15 Jan.

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