Choghadiya Today in Auckland
Today’s choghadiya for Auckland, New Zealand, worked out from Auckland’s own sunrise and sunset in New Zealand time (NZST and NZDT) (Pacific/Auckland). Auckland’s Hindu life stretches from the Bharatiya Mandir and the South Asian shops of Sandringham Road to the Mount Roskill area and South Auckland temples in Papatoetoe, Ōtāhuhu, Māngere and Papakura. Auckland’s clock runs 6 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of India’s, so some festivals fall a day later here than in India.
Best times in Auckland
| Choghadiya | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Labh लाभ | 9:37 AM to 11:21 AM | Good |
| Shubh शुभ | 2:49 PM to 4:33 PM | Good |
| Shubh शुभ | 8:00 PM to 9:16 PM | Good |
| Amrit अमृत | 9:16 PM to 10:32 PM | Good |
| Shubh शुभ | 4:52 AM to 6:08 AM | Good |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:37 PM to 1:32 PM | in Amrit and Kaal; overlaps Vara Vela, Yamaganda, Kala Vela |
Amrit, Shubh and Labh windows clear of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika Kaal, Vara Vela, Kala Vela and Kala Ratri, with the Abhijit Muhurat. A good choghadiya that falls in one of them is marked Mixed in the tables below. How these overlaps work.
Day choghadiya
| Choghadiya | Time | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Udveg उद्वेग | 6:09 AM to 7:53 AM | Avoid |
| Char चर | 7:53 AM to 9:37 AM | Neutral |
| Labh लाभ | 9:37 AM to 11:21 AM | Good |
| Amrit अमृत Vara Vela | 11:21 AM to 1:05 PM | Mixed |
| Kaal काल Yamaganda Kala Vela | 1:05 PM to 2:49 PM | Avoid |
| Shubh शुभ | 2:49 PM to 4:33 PM | Good |
| Rog रोग Gulika Kaal | 4:33 PM to 6:16 PM | Avoid |
| Udveg उद्वेग Rahu Kaal | 6:16 PM to 8:00 PM | Avoid |
Night choghadiya
| Choghadiya | Time | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Shubh शुभ | 8:00 PM to 9:16 PM | Good |
| Amrit अमृत | 9:16 PM to 10:32 PM | Good |
| Char चर | 10:32 PM to 11:48 PM | Neutral |
| Rog रोग | 11:48 PM to 1:04 AM | Avoid |
| Kaal काल | 1:04 AM to 2:20 AM | Avoid |
| Labh लाभ Kala Ratri | 2:20 AM to 3:36 AM | Mixed |
| Udveg उद्वेग | 3:36 AM to 4:52 AM | Avoid |
| Shubh शुभ | 4:52 AM to 6:08 AM | Good |
Panchang in Auckland for today
Auspicious time
Times to avoid
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Hindu festivals in Auckland: dates and timings
These are the dates as they fall in Auckland, worked out for Auckland’s own sunrise and moonrise. 14 of the 37 festivals below fall on a different day here than in India.
| Festival | Date in Auckland |
|---|---|
| 2026 | |
| Dussehra (Vijayadashami) | Wed, Oct 21 Day after India (Tue, Oct 20) |
| Sharad Purnima | Mon, Oct 26 Day after India (Sun, Oct 25) |
| Karva Chauth Moonrise 11:46 PM. Puja 7:50 PM to 8:52 PM. Fast 6:19 AM to 11:46 PM. | Thu, Oct 29 Same day as India |
| Ahoi Ashtami | Sun, Nov 1 Same day as India |
| Dhanteras | Fri, Nov 6 Same day as India |
| Kali Chaudas (Choti Diwali) | Sat, Nov 7 Same day as India |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Sun, Nov 8 Same day as India |
| Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) Lakshmi puja 8:38 PM to 10:01 PM. | Sun, Nov 8 Same day as India |
| Chhath Puja | Mon, Nov 16 Day after India (Sun, Nov 15) |
| Dev Uthani Ekadashi | Sat, Nov 21 Day after India (Fri, Nov 20) |
| Tulsi Vivah | Sun, Nov 22 Day after India (Sat, Nov 21) |
| Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) | Tue, Nov 24 Same day as India |
| Vivah Panchami | Mon, Dec 14 Same day as India |
| Gita Jayanti | Sun, Dec 20 Same day as India |
| 2027 | |
| Makar Sankranti | Fri, Jan 15 Same day as India |
| Maha Shivratri | Sat, Mar 6 Same day as India |
| Holika Dahan | Mon, Mar 22 Same day as India |
| Holi | Tue, Mar 23 Same day as India |
| Chaitra Navratri begins | Thu, Apr 8 Day after India (Wed, Apr 7) |
| Ram Navami | Thu, Apr 15 Same day as India |
| Hanuman Jayanti | Wed, Apr 21 Day after India (Tue, Apr 20) |
| Akshaya Tritiya | Sun, May 9 Same day as India |
| Vat Savitri Vrat | Sat, Jun 5 Day after India (Fri, Jun 4) |
| Shani Jayanti | Sat, Jun 5 Day after India (Fri, Jun 4) |
| Ganga Dussehra | Sun, Jun 13 Same day as India |
| Nirjala Ekadashi | Tue, Jun 15 Day after India (Mon, Jun 14) |
| Guru Purnima | Sun, Jul 18 Same day as India |
| Sawan Somwar begins | Mon, Jul 19 Same day as India |
| Hariyali Teej | Thu, Aug 5 Day after India (Wed, Aug 4) |
| Nag Panchami | Fri, Aug 6 Same day as India |
| Raksha Bandhan | Tue, Aug 17 Same day as India |
| Krishna Janmashtami | Wed, Aug 25 Same day as India |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | Sat, Sep 4 Same day as India |
| Radha Ashtami | Wed, Sep 8 Same day as India |
| Anant Chaturdashi | Wed, Sep 15 Day after India (Tue, Sep 14) |
| Sharad Navratri begins | Fri, Oct 1 Day after India (Thu, Sep 30) |
| Dussehra (Vijayadashami) | Sun, Oct 10 Day after India (Sat, Oct 9) |
Why a date can differ: a tithi (lunar day) begins at the same instant everywhere on earth, but a festival is kept on the local day when its tithi holds at the right moment, such as sunrise or moonrise. Auckland keeps a different clock from India, so that moment can land on a different calendar day here. For festivals not listed, see the festival calendar.
Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya and Pradosh in Auckland
The next vrat days for Auckland, with the tithi window in Auckland time.
Ekadashi
| Papankusha Ekadashi | Thu, Oct 22 |
| Rama Ekadashi | Thu, Nov 5 |
| Devutthana Ekadashi | Sat, Nov 21 |
| Utpanna Ekadashi | Sat, Dec 5 |
| Mokshada Ekadashi | Sun, Dec 20 |
| Saphala Ekadashi | Sun, Jan 3 |
Purnima
| Ashwina Purnima Tithi 7:25 PM Oct 25 to 5:10 PM Oct 26 | Mon, Oct 26 |
| Kartika Purnima Tithi 7:12 AM Nov 24 to 3:53 AM Nov 25 | Tue, Nov 24 |
| Margashirsha Purnima Tithi 6:16 PM Dec 23 to 2:27 PM Dec 24 | Thu, Dec 24 |
| Pausha Purnima Tithi 4:59 AM Jan 22 to 1:16 AM Jan 23 | Fri, Jan 22 |
| Magha Purnima Tithi 3:28 PM Feb 20 to 12:21 PM Feb 21 | Sun, Feb 21 |
| Phalguna Purnima Tithi 1:50 AM Mar 22 to 11:42 PM Mar 22 | Mon, Mar 22 |
Amavasya
| Kartika Amavasya Tithi 6:57 PM Nov 08 to 8:00 PM Nov 09 | Mon, Nov 9 |
| Margashirsha Amavasya Tithi 11:42 AM Dec 08 to 1:51 PM Dec 09 Darsha Amavasya: Tue, Dec 8 Margashirsha Amavasya: Wed, Dec 9 | Tue, Dec 8 Wed, Dec 9 |
| Pausha Amavasya Tithi 6:44 AM Jan 07 to 9:24 AM Jan 08 Darsha Amavasya: Thu, Jan 7 Pausha Amavasya: Fri, Jan 8 | Thu, Jan 7 Fri, Jan 8 |
| Magha Amavasya Tithi 2:35 AM Feb 06 to 4:55 AM Feb 07 | Sat, Feb 6 |
| Phalguna Amavasya Tithi 9:15 PM Mar 07 to 10:28 PM Mar 08 | Mon, Mar 8 |
| Chaitra Amavasya Tithi 12:09 PM Apr 06 to 11:50 AM Apr 07 Darsha Amavasya: Tue, Apr 6 Chaitra Amavasya: Wed, Apr 7 | Tue, Apr 6 Wed, Apr 7 |
Pradosh
| Shani Pradosh Vrat Puja 7:45 PM to 9:06 PM | Sat, Oct 24 |
| Shukra Pradosh Vrat Puja 7:58 PM to 10:00 PM | Fri, Nov 6 |
| Ravi Pradosh Vrat Puja 8:15 PM to 10:11 PM | Sun, Nov 22 |
| Ravi Pradosh Vrat Puja 8:28 PM to 10:21 PM | Sun, Dec 6 |
| Bhauma Pradosh Vrat Puja 8:39 PM to 9:53 PM | Tue, Dec 22 |
| Bhauma Pradosh Vrat Puja 8:43 PM to 10:36 PM | Tue, Jan 5 |
Hindu temples in and around Auckland
Mandirs across the Auckland area, from the city to the suburbs. Check each temple’s website for darshan hours and its festival programme.
Bharatiya Mandir
The temple says it is the first Hindu temple in New Zealand, begun as a dream in 1986 and completed in June 1993.
Shri Ram Mandir
At its June 2015 opening RNZ reported it as the largest temple in the southern hemisphere devoted to Lord Rama, decorated with marble sculptures imported from India.
New Zealand Thirumurugan Temple
The temple grew out of community Hindu festivals held by Tamil migrants, the first a Thai Poosam on 28 January 1999 at the Mt Albert War Memorial Hall.
Thiru Subramaniyar Aalayam
Run by the New Zealand Hindu Temple Society, incorporated in 1996, it has operated at Tidal Road since 2015 and holds a Navagraha homam on the last Saturday of every month.
Auckland Sri Ganesh Temple
Karpaga Vinayagar was installed with Maha Kumbabishegam ceremonies in September 2002, and Shiva, Ambal and Murugan followed in March 2005.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Consecrated by Pramukh Swami Maharaj in February 2002, it was described in a BAPS news report as the first New Zealand temple of the Swaminarayan sect.
Shree Swaminarayan Temple (ISSO)
ISSO says its Auckland mandir was established in 2008, with hand-carved sculptures, artwork and design on its walls and ceilings.
Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple (ISKCON Auckland)
The temple sits on a 100-acre property about 30 minutes’ drive from the Auckland CBD, with its own primary school, and is open to the public free of charge.
Shri Shirdi Saibaba Temple
The Shri Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan of NZ bought the former warehouse site in March 2011, and Baba’s Pran Pratishtha was performed on 9 February 2014.
The Hindu community in Auckland
- Stats NZ’s 2023 Census counted 90,207 people in the Auckland Region who gave Hinduism as their religion. (Stats NZ 2023 Census via Figure.NZ)
- Hindus were about 5.4 percent of Auckland Region residents who answered the 2023 Census religion question, up from 5.2 percent in 2018. (Stats NZ 2023 Census via Figure.NZ)
- In the Puketāpapa Local Board area, which includes Mount Roskill, 13.8 percent of residents who answered the 2023 Census religion question were Hindu. (Stats NZ 2023 Census via Figure.NZ)
- The Spinoff reported in 2024 that Sandringham Road has become a hub for South Asian restaurants, grocery stores and food trucks, a few hundred metres from the Bharatiya Mandir. (The Spinoff)
- The free BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival, held since 2002 and now delivered by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited as an Auckland Council event, draws over 65,000 people a year and runs on 31 October and 1 November 2026 at Aotea Square. (Tātaki Auckland Unlimited)
Auckland choghadiya and festivals: common questions
- What time is the Karva Chauth moonrise in Auckland?
- Thursday, October 29, 2026: moonrise 11:46 PM, puja 7:50 PM to 8:52 PM.
- When is Lakshmi puja on Diwali in Auckland?
- The Lakshmi puja muhurat in Auckland is Sunday, November 8, 2026: 8:38 PM to 10:01 PM.
- When is Holi 2027 in Auckland?
- Tuesday, March 23, 2027 in Auckland, same day as India. Holika Dahan: Monday, March 22, 2027.
- When is Janmashtami 2027 in Auckland?
- Wednesday, August 25, 2027 in Auckland, same day as India.
- When is Dussehra 2026 in Auckland?
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in Auckland, a day after India (Tue, Oct 20).
- When does Navratri 2027 begin in Auckland?
- Friday, October 1, 2027 in Auckland, a day after India (Thu, Sep 30).
- When is Makar Sankranti 2027 in Auckland?
- Friday, January 15, 2027 in Auckland, same day as India.
- When and where is the 2026 BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival?
- It runs on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026, from 12pm to 9pm each day, across Aotea Square (291 Queen Street) and Queen Street in the city centre. Entry is free with no ticket needed, and Aotea Square is a three-minute walk from Te Waihorotiu Station.
- When can I visit the Hare Krishna temple at Kumeū, and is there a Sunday feast?
- ISKCON Auckland recommends visiting Monday to Saturday from 7.30am to 1pm and 4pm to 7.30pm, and Sunday from 7.30am to 7.30pm. The Sunday Feast has aarti at 12.30pm and prasadam at 2.30pm, and the temple is open to the public free of charge.
Choghadiya through the year in Auckland
Sunrise and sunset in Auckland on the 21st of each month, and how long one choghadiya lasts by day and by night.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | Each day choghadiya | Each night choghadiya |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 6:24 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 15m | 1h 47m | 1h 13m |
| 21 February | 6:58 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 13m | 1h 39m | 1h 21m |
| 21 March | 7:25 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 7m | 1h 31m | 1h 29m |
| 21 April | 6:51 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 57m | 1h 22m | 1h 38m |
| 21 May | 7:17 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 2m | 1h 15m | 1h 45m |
| 21 June | 7:34 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 38m | 1h 12m | 1h 48m |
| 21 July | 7:28 AM | 5:27 PM | 9h 59m | 1h 15m | 1h 45m |
| 21 August | 6:57 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 54m | 1h 22m | 1h 38m |
| 21 September | 6:12 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 4m | 1h 30m | 1h 30m |
| 21 October | 6:29 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 13m | 1h 39m | 1h 21m |
| 21 November | 5:59 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 15m | 1h 47m | 1h 13m |
| 21 December | 5:58 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 41m | 1h 50m | 1h 10m |
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