Diwali 2026 | दिवाली लक्ष्मी पूजा मुहूर्त – City-Wise Timings
Diwali 2026: City-Wise Lakshmi Puja Muhurat for Home and Office | दिवाली 2026: घर और ऑफिस की लक्ष्मी पूजा का शुभ मुहूर्त
Diwali Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
By Astrologer Manisha Koushik
If you are celebrating Diwali in New York, London, Dubai, Vancouver or Sydney, there is one detail you should check before planning your Lakshmi Puja: the Muhurat followed by your family in India may not apply to your location.
It is quite common for people living overseas to search for India's Diwali Puja timings and convert them into their local time zones. However, Lakshmi Puja Muhurat is traditionally calculated using local sunset and Panchang considerations. A simple time-zone conversion may therefore be misleading.
For Diwali 2026, this guide brings together Home Puja, Best Puja and Office Puja timings for 19 cities worldwide, making it easier to find the schedule relevant to your location.
Diwali 2026: Understanding the Three Puja Timings
Before checking your city, it helps to understand the three categories used in this guide.
Home Puja Muhurat: The suggested time window for performing Lakshmi Puja at home with family.
Best Puja Muhurat: The preferred period within the Home Puja window, according to the supplied timing schedule.
Office Puja Muhurat: The suggested time for Lakshmi Puja at an office, shop or business establishment.
All timings below are expressed in the local time of the city mentioned, not Indian Standard Time (IST).
Diwali 2026 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat in India
New Delhi
- Home Puja: 5:32 PM – 8:09 PM
- Best Puja: 5:54 PM – 7:50 PM
- Office Puja: 11:43 AM – 12:04 PM and 1:27 PM – 2:54 PM
Mumbai
- Home Puja: 6:03 PM – 8:34 PM
- Best Puja: 6:27 PM – 8:27 PM
- Office Puja: 1:48 PM – 3:09 PM
Kolkata
- Home Puja: 4:56 PM – 7:29 PM
- Best Puja: 5:20 PM – 7:18 PM
- Office Puja: 12:45 PM – 2:08 PM
Chennai
- Home Puja: 5:40 PM – 8:09 PM
- Best Puja: 6:06 PM – 8:09 PM
- Office Puja: 1:20 PM – 2:39 PM
Diwali 2026 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat in Dubai, UAE
Dubai
- Home Puja: 5:36 PM – 8:10 PM
- Best Puja: 5:58 PM – 7:56 PM
- Office Puja: 1:27 PM – 2:51 PM
Diwali 2026 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat in Canada
Vancouver
- Home Puja: 5:41 PM – 8:35 PM
- Best Puja: 5:55 PM – 7:36 PM
- Office Puja: 2:52 PM – 3:51 PM
Diwali 2026 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat in the United Kingdom
London
- Home Puja: 4:23 PM – 7:19 PM
- Best Puja: 4:35 PM – 6:12 PM
- Office Puja: 1:45 PM – 2:40 PM
Diwali 2026 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat in the USA
With different time zones and sunset timings across the United States, it is important to refer to your specific city rather than assuming one Muhurat applies throughout the country.
New York City
- Home Puja: 4:45 PM – 7:31 PM
- Best Puja: 5:04 PM – 6:52 PM
- Office Puja: 1:19 PM – 2:32 PM
Los Angeles, California
- Home Puja: 4:55 PM – 7:35 PM
- Best Puja: 5:16 PM – 7:08 PM
- Office Puja: 1:05 PM – 2:27 PM
Chicago
- Home Puja: 4:37 PM – 7:24 PM
- Best Puja: 4:55 PM – 6:43 PM
- Office Puja: 1:15 PM – 2:26 PM
Dallas, Texas
- Home Puja: 5:29 PM – 8:06 PM
- Best Puja: 5:51 PM – 7:46 PM
- Office Puja: 1:26 PM – 2:52 PM
Diwali 2026 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat in Spain
Madrid
- Home Puja: 6:05 PM – 8:50 PM
- Best Puja: 6:23 PM – 8:12 PM
- Office Puja: 2:37 PM – 3:50 PM
Diwali 2026 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat in Singapore
Singapore
- Home Puja: 6:51 PM – 9:13 PM
- Best Puja: 7:19 PM – 9:13 PM
- Office Puja: 2:20 PM – 3:32 PM
Diwali 2026 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat in Australia
Sydney
- Home Puja: 7:30 PM – 9:33 PM
- Best Puja: 8:04 PM – 9:33 PM
- Office Puja: 2:23 PM – 3:17 PM
Melbourne
- Home Puja: 8:03 PM – 10:03 PM
- Best Puja: 8:37 PM – 10:03 PM
- Office Puja: 2:50 PM – 3:41 PM
Diwali 2026 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat in Japan
Tokyo
- Home Puja: 4:41 PM – 7:22 PM
- Best Puja: 5:00 PM – 6:52 PM
- Office Puja: 12:56 PM – 2:15 PM
Diwali 2026 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
- Home Puja: 6:58 PM – 9:21 PM
- Best Puja: 7:25 PM – 9:21 PM
- Office Puja: 2:28 PM – 3:41 PM
Diwali 2026 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat in Thailand
Bangkok
- Home Puja: 5:50 PM – 8:18 PM
- Best Puja: 6:15 PM – 8:17 PM
- Office Puja: 1:29 PM – 2:48 PM
Diwali 2026 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat in New Zealand
Auckland
- Home Puja: 8:02 PM – 10:02 PM
- Best Puja: 8:36 PM – 10:02 PM
- Office Puja: 2:50 PM – 3:42 PM
Why You Should Not Simply Convert India's Puja Timings
Consider a family celebrating Diwali in New Delhi and another celebrating in London.
Even though both families are observing the same festival, the local sunset and relevant Panchang calculations differ. The traditional Muhurat is therefore not determined by simply adding or subtracting the time difference between the two cities.
This is particularly important for Indian families living abroad who regularly follow festival announcements from India.
For a location not included in this guide, consult a reliable Panchang calculated specifically for that city.
What If Your Lakshmi Puja Takes Longer Than the Muhurat?
Diwali Puja is often a family occasion. Children may participate, relatives may join and some rituals may take longer than expected.
If you begin your Puja within the recommended Muhurat but finish a little later, there is no need to become unnecessarily worried.
Prepare your Puja items in advance, allow enough time and perform the rituals with devotion and peace of mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Diwali in 2026?
The festival date used in this guide is Sunday, 8 November 2026.
Are Diwali Puja timings the same in India and the USA?
No. Lakshmi Puja Muhurat depends on local Panchang considerations, including sunset. Timings calculated for an Indian city should not automatically be used for an American city.
Are Home Puja and Office Puja timings different?
They can be. This guide provides separate Home, Best and Office Puja windows for each listed city.
Are these timings in Indian Standard Time?
No. All timings are expressed in the local time of the respective city.
Can I use London's Muhurat for another city in the UK?
For greater accuracy, it is advisable to consult a Panchang calculated for your specific city.
What if my city is not listed?
You can request your city through our social media channels and consult a reliable local Panchang for the appropriate timing.
A Diwali Message for Families Around the World
Diwali has a special way of connecting families, even when they live in different countries.
A home in Delhi, an apartment in London or a family gathering in Melbourne may look different, but the warmth of lighting a diya and offering prayers remains familiar.
Wherever you celebrate this year, check your local timings, make your preparations thoughtfully and enjoy the occasion with your loved ones.
Wishing you a peaceful, prosperous and Happy Diwali 2026.
Astrologer Manisha Koushik
