Makar Sankranti · United States

Makar Sankranti 2027 in New York City

In New York City, United States, Makar Sankranti is on Thursday, 14 January 2027, by New York City's own sunrise and moonrise. Punya Kaal: 10:40 AM to 04:52 PM. In India (New Delhi) it is on Friday, 15 January 2027, a day later.

Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti muhurat and timings in New York City

Timings for New York City, United States · EST (UTC−5) · Sunrise 07:18 AM · Sunset 04:52 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

07:18 AM

Sunset

04:52 PM

Best time for Makar Sankranti

Punya Kaal

10:40 AM – 04:52 PM

Duration 6 h 12 min · From the Sankranti moment until sunset.

Tithi, nakshatra and key moments

Amrit Kaal
07:46 AM – 09:27 AM
Sankranti moment (Sun enters Makara)
10:40 AM
Abhijit Muhurat
11:46 AM – 12:24 PM

Inauspicious times: traditionally avoided for starting the puja

Yamaganda
07:18 AM – 08:30 AM
Gulika Kaal
09:42 AM – 10:54 AM
Rahu Kaal
01:17 PM – 02:29 PM
Varjyam
01:05 AM, 15 Jan – 02:43 AM, 15 Jan
Bhadra (Vishti karana)
Moon in Meena: Bhadra is on earth, avoid auspicious work.
03:44 AM, 15 Jan – 03:35 PM, 15 Jan

Choghadiya for the day and night

Day

Shubh07:18 AM – 08:30 AM
Rog08:30 AM – 09:42 AM
Udveg09:42 AM – 10:54 AM
Chal10:54 AM – 12:05 PM
Labh12:05 PM – 01:17 PM
Amrit01:17 PM – 02:29 PM
Kaal02:29 PM – 03:40 PM
Shubh03:40 PM – 04:52 PM

Night

Amrit04:52 PM – 06:40 PM
Chal06:40 PM – 08:29 PM
Rog08:29 PM – 10:17 PM
Kaal10:17 PM – 12:05 AM, 15 Jan
Labh12:05 AM, 15 Jan – 01:53 AM, 15 Jan
Udveg01:53 AM, 15 Jan – 03:42 AM, 15 Jan
Shubh03:42 AM, 15 Jan – 05:30 AM, 15 Jan
Amrit05:30 AM, 15 Jan – 07:18 AM, 15 Jan

Calculated for New York City, 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 New York City: questions

When is Makar Sankranti 2027 in New York City?

Thursday, 14 January 2027, by New York City'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 New York City?

10:40 AM to 04:52 PM on Thursday, 14 January 2027, local time in New York City. From the Sankranti moment until sunset..

Why is Makar Sankranti on a different day in New York City 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). New York City'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 New York City on 14 January 2027?

Sunrise 07:18 AM and sunset 04:52 PM, local time.

Which times should be avoided for the Makar Sankranti puja in New York City?

Yamaganda 07:18 AM to 08:30 AM; Gulika Kaal 09:42 AM to 10:54 AM; Rahu Kaal 01:17 PM to 02:29 PM; Varjyam 01:05 AM, 15 Jan to 02:43 AM, 15 Jan; Bhadra (Vishti karana) 03:44 AM, 15 Jan to 03:35 PM, 15 Jan.