Navratri 2026 Timings by City
Sunrise, moonrise and key muhurta windows for Sunday, 11 October 2026, computed for each city in its local time.
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Moonrise | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Brahma Muhurta | Abhijit Muhurta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 06:31 | 18:18 | 06:55 | 16:50–18:18 | 04:55–05:43 | 12:01–12:48 |
| Delhi | 06:19 | 17:56 | 06:48 | 16:29–17:56 | 04:43–05:31 | 11:44–12:31 |
| Bangalore | 06:09 | 18:03 | 06:29 | 16:33–18:03 | 04:33–05:21 | 11:42–12:30 |
| Chennai | 05:58 | 17:52 | 06:18 | 16:23–17:52 | 04:22–05:10 | 11:31–12:19 |
| Kolkata | 05:31 | 17:14 | 05:54 | 15:47–17:14 | 03:55–04:43 | 10:59–11:46 |
| Hyderabad | 06:08 | 17:57 | 06:30 | 16:28–17:57 | 04:32–05:20 | 11:39–12:26 |
| Pune | 06:27 | 18:15 | 06:50 | 16:46–18:15 | 04:51–05:39 | 11:57–12:44 |
| Ahmedabad | 06:34 | 18:17 | 07:00 | 16:49–18:17 | 04:58–05:46 | 12:02–12:49 |
| Jaipur | 06:24 | 18:02 | 06:51 | 16:35–18:02 | 04:48–05:36 | 11:50–12:36 |
| Lucknow | 06:03 | 17:42 | 06:30 | 16:14–17:42 | 04:27–05:15 | 11:29–12:16 |
| New York | 07:03 | 18:21 | 08:08 | 16:56–18:21 | 05:27–06:15 | 12:19–13:05 |
| London | 07:17 | 18:15 | 08:23 | 16:53–18:15 | 05:41–06:29 | 12:24–13:08 |
| Dubai | 06:15 | 17:55 | 06:45 | 16:28–17:55 | 04:39–05:27 | 11:42–12:28 |
| Toronto | 07:27 | 18:40 | 08:36 | 17:16–18:40 | 05:51–06:39 | 12:41–13:26 |
| Singapore | 06:48 | 18:54 | 07:00 | 17:23–18:54 | 05:12–06:00 | 12:27–13:15 |
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.
Navratri 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Navratri 2026?
- Navratri 2026 is observed from Sunday, 11 October 2026 to Tuesday, 20 October 2026. Nine Nights of Divine Feminine.
- What is the Navratri 2026 puja muhurat?
- The traditional Navratri 2026 muhurat (New Delhi reference) is — Ghatasthapana Muhurat (New Delhi): 06:19–10:12; Ghatasthapana Abhijit Muhurat (New Delhi): 11:44–12:31. Sunrise, moonrise and panchang windows for other cities are in the timings table.
- What time does the moon rise on Navratri 2026?
- Moonrise on Sunday, 11 October 2026 (each city's local time): Delhi 06:48, Mumbai 06:55, New York 08:08, London 08:23. The full city list is in the timings table.
- What time is Rahu Kaal on Navratri 2026?
- Rahu Kaal — an inauspicious window traditionally avoided for new beginnings — is 16:29–17:56 in Delhi on Sunday, 11 October 2026. It differs by city; see the timings table.
About Navratri
Navratri is a nine-night festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her various forms. It celebrates the victory of good over evil and the power of the divine feminine.
Navratri commemorates the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. Each day is dedicated to a different form of the goddess, representing various aspects of divine power.
Historical Background
The festival has ancient roots in Hindu mythology and is mentioned in various Puranas. It marks the beginning of the autumn season and is celebrated with great fervor across India.
Mythological Story
According to legend, the demon Mahishasura had a boon that no man or god could kill him. The gods created Goddess Durga, who fought him for nine days and nights before finally defeating him on the tenth day.
Modern Relevance
Navratri promotes gender equality by celebrating the divine feminine, encourages community participation, and preserves traditional arts and culture.
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