Choghadiya Today in London

Today’s choghadiya for London, England, worked out from London’s own sunrise and sunset in UK time (Europe/London). London’s Hindu life is centred on Harrow and Brent, the two boroughs with the highest Hindu shares in the 2021 Census and home to Neasden Temple, with Tamil temples such as the London Sri Murugan Temple in Manor Park serving East London. London’s clock runs 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes behind India’s, so some festivals fall a day earlier here than in India.

Best times in London

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.

Panchang in London for today

Tithi, nakshatra, yoga and karana are as at sunrise in London, with the time each one ends, all in London time and for the date chosen above.

Choghadiya in Slough and Wembley

• Slough’s choghadiya runs about 2 minutes later than London’s all year. Show Slough’s exact times.
• Wembley’s choghadiya is within about a minute of London’s all year. Show Wembley’s exact times.

New to choghadiya? Read how the eight periods work and which ones to choose on our main choghadiya page.

Hindu festivals in London: dates and timings

These are the dates as they fall in London, worked out for London’s own sunrise and moonrise. 10 of the 37 festivals below fall on a different day here than in India.

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. London 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 London

The next vrat days for London, with the tithi window in London time.

Hindu temples in and around London

Mandirs across the London area, from the city to the suburbs. Check each temple’s website for darshan hours and its festival programme.

The Hindu community in London

• In the 2021 Census, 453,034 London residents, 5.1% of the population, identified as Hindu. (Office for National Statistics)
• Harrow had the highest Hindu share of any local authority in England and Wales in 2021, at 25.8%, up from 25.3% in 2011. (Office for National Statistics)
• After Harrow, the London boroughs with the highest Hindu shares in 2021 were Brent (15.6%) and Redbridge (11.1%). (ONS Census 2021 (TS030), via Nomis)
• The Mayor of London’s free Diwali on the Square, delivered with the Diwali in London committee, takes place in Trafalgar Square on Sunday 25 October 2026. (London City Hall)
• The London Rathayatra festival of chariots, run on behalf of ISKCON London, was held on 24 May 2026. (Rathayatra UK)

London choghadiya and festivals: common questions

What time is the Karva Chauth moonrise in London?

Thursday, October 29, 2026: moonrise 6:30 PM, puja 4:40 PM to 6:05 PM.

When is Lakshmi puja on Diwali in London?

The Lakshmi puja muhurat in London is Sunday, November 8, 2026: 4:35 PM to 6:12 PM.

When is Holi 2027 in London?

Monday, March 22, 2027 in London, a day before India (Tue, Mar 23). Holika Dahan: Sunday, March 21, 2027.

When is Janmashtami 2027 in London?

Wednesday, August 25, 2027 in London, same day as India.

When is Dussehra 2026 in London?

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in London, same day as India.

When does Navratri 2027 begin in London?

Thursday, September 30, 2027 in London, same day as India.

When is Makar Sankranti 2027 in London?

Thursday, January 14, 2027 in London, a day before India (Fri, Jan 15).

When is Diwali on the Square in Trafalgar Square in 2026, and do I need a ticket?

The Mayor of London’s Diwali on the Square is on Sunday 25 October 2026 from 1pm to 7pm in Trafalgar Square. It is free and no ticket is needed, and the main stage features music, dance and performances from London’s Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities.

What are Neasden Temple’s opening times, and is there a dress code?

Neasden Temple is open every day from 9am to 6pm and entry is free. Murti darshan runs from 9am to 12.15pm and 4pm to 6pm, with arti at 11.45am. Tops must cover the shoulders, chest, navel and upper arms, and leg-wear must reach below the knee. The nearest Underground stations are Wembley Park and Neasden.

Choghadiya through the year in London

Sunrise and sunset in London on the 21st of each month, and how long one choghadiya lasts by day and by night.

Choghadiya in other cities

Choghadiya timings are computed astronomically from sunrise and sunset for London, England and shown in local time. Festival and vrat dates are for London. Panchang traditions can vary; for samskaras and major events, please also consult your family panditji.

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