Dussehra 2026 Timings by City
Sunrise, moonrise and key muhurta windows for Tuesday, 20 October 2026, computed for each city in its local time.
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Moonrise | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Brahma Muhurta | Abhijit Muhurta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 06:34 | 18:12 | 14:22 | 15:17–16:44 | 04:58–05:46 | 11:59–12:46 |
| Delhi | 06:25 | 17:47 | 14:19 | 14:56–16:21 | 04:49–05:37 | 11:43–12:28 |
| Bangalore | 06:10 | 17:58 | 13:54 | 15:01–16:29 | 04:34–05:22 | 11:40–12:27 |
| Chennai | 05:59 | 17:47 | 13:43 | 14:50–16:18 | 04:23–05:11 | 11:30–12:17 |
| Kolkata | 05:35 | 17:07 | 13:23 | 14:14–15:40 | 03:59–04:47 | 10:58–11:44 |
| Hyderabad | 06:10 | 17:51 | 13:56 | 14:55–16:23 | 04:34–05:22 | 11:37–12:24 |
| Pune | 06:29 | 18:08 | 14:17 | 15:14–16:41 | 04:53–05:41 | 11:55–12:42 |
| Ahmedabad | 06:38 | 18:10 | 14:29 | 15:17–16:43 | 05:02–05:50 | 12:01–12:47 |
| Jaipur | 06:29 | 17:53 | 14:22 | 15:02–16:28 | 04:53–05:41 | 11:48–12:34 |
| Lucknow | 06:08 | 17:33 | 14:00 | 14:42–16:07 | 04:32–05:20 | 11:28–12:13 |
| New York | 07:12 | 18:08 | 15:27 | 15:24–16:46 | 05:36–06:24 | 12:18–13:02 |
| London | 07:32 | 17:56 | 15:55 | 15:20–16:38 | 05:56–06:44 | 12:24–13:05 |
| Dubai | 06:19 | 17:47 | 14:13 | 14:55–16:21 | 04:43–05:31 | 11:40–12:26 |
| Toronto | 07:38 | 18:25 | 15:55 | 15:43–17:04 | 06:02–06:50 | 12:40–13:23 |
| Singapore | 06:47 | 18:51 | 14:20 | 15:50–17:21 | 05:11–05:59 | 12:25–13:13 |
Computed with an astronomical engine (NASA/JPL ephemeris, Lahiri ayanamsa), evaluated at local sunrise. The festival’s traditional puja muhurat shown above is a reference window for New Delhi. How we calculate these times.
Timings reviewed by Pandit Vikram Singh, Vedic Scholar & Temple Priest.
Dussehra 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Dussehra 2026?
- Dussehra 2026 is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. Victory of Good over Evil.
- What is the Dussehra 2026 puja muhurat?
- The traditional Dussehra 2026 muhurat (New Delhi reference) is — Vijay Muhurat (New Delhi): 13:59–14:45. Sunrise, moonrise and panchang windows for other cities are in the timings table.
- What time does the moon rise on Dussehra 2026?
- Moonrise on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 (each city's local time): Delhi 14:19, Mumbai 14:22, New York 15:27, London 15:55. The full city list is in the timings table.
- What time is Rahu Kaal on Dussehra 2026?
- Rahu Kaal — an inauspicious window traditionally avoided for new beginnings — is 14:56–16:21 in Delhi on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. It differs by city; see the timings table.
About Dussehra
Dussehra celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana. It marks the triumph of good over evil and righteousness over injustice.
Dussehra commemorates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana, symbolizing the victory of dharma (righteousness) over adharma (unrighteousness).
Historical Background
The festival has ancient roots in Hindu mythology and is mentioned in the Ramayana. It marks the end of Rama's 14-year exile.
Mythological Story
According to the Ramayana, Lord Rama defeated the demon king Ravana and rescued his wife Sita. This victory is celebrated as Dussehra.
Modern Relevance
Dussehra promotes values of righteousness, courage, and the victory of good over evil.
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