Diwali 2025 Timings Across India — City-Wise Guide & Auspicious Muhurats
Diwali (Deepavali) is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India, and 2025 is no exception. While the festival’s main day is common (October 20–21, 2025), the exact timing of rituals, pujas, and muhurats can vary depending on the city and regional panchang (astrological calendar). In this guide, we’ll cover the overall schedule, key muhurats, and how to adjust for major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, and more.
Diwali 2025: Date & Overall Muhurats
According to panchang sources:
- The Amavasya (new moon) Tithi begins on October 20, 2025, at 3:44 PM and ends on October 21, 2025, at 5:54 PM.
- The Lakshmi Puja (Diwali night puja) muhurat is roughly 7:08 PM to 8:18 PM local time (for many places) on October 20.
- Daily festival schedule:
• Dhanteras – October 18, 2025
• Narak Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali – October 20, early morning rituals
• Govardhan Puja / Annakut – October 22, 2025
• Bhai Dooj – October 23, 2025
Some sources (e.g. Prokerala) list Diwali (Lakshmi Puja day) as October 21, 2025 (with Amavasya spanning Oct 20–21), but many others place the main puja in the evening of October 20.
Because Amavasya spans two calendar days, the actual puja timing shifts slightly city to city depending on sunset, moonrise, and local panchang.
Diwali 2025 City-Wise Timing Considerations & Examples
Below is a framework for how timings may differ by city, and approximate adjustments. (You should consult your local panchang for precise timings.)
| City | Approx. Lakshmi Puja Window* |
|---|---|
| Delhi / NCR | ~ 7:08 PM – 8:18 PM |
| Mumbai | ~ 7:05 PM – 8:15 PM |
| Kolkata | ~ 7:25 PM – 8:35 PM |
| Chennai | ~ 7:15 PM – 8:25 PM |
| Bengaluru | ~ 7:10 PM – 8:20 PM |
| Lucknow/ Varanasi/ UP/Bihar region | ~ 7:20 PM – 8:30 PM |
*These are rough approximations based on the standard muhurat for many places; actual local muhurats may differ by ±10–20 minutes (or more) depending on local astrological data, sunrise/sunset, local twilight, and regional traditions.
Why City-Wise Differences Arise
- Sunset time: Diwali puja generally begins after local sunset or evening twilight; western and eastern cities differ in clock time of sunset.
- Moonrise & lunar timing: Because the Amavasya Tithi spans two days, the exact moment when the lunar phase becomes favorable (or ends) can shift depending on longitude.
- Local panchang / muhurat conventions: Different regional astrologers may follow slightly varied rules for Pradosh Kaal, Abhijit, etc.
- Daylight saving / time zone offsets (not in India) would matter in diaspora cities.
Thus, while the general muhurat window is a good guideline, devotees should look up their local Diwali muhurat from trusted sources (panchang, temple, priest) for their city.
Tips to Find Your Exact Diwali 2025 Time
- Local Panchang / Astrologer: Use your city’s astrological calendar or local temple to get the official muhurat.
- Online panchang tools (AstroSage, Drik Panchang, Panchang.com) allow you to input your location and get exact timings.
- Sunset & twilight checks: Make sure your region’s sunset times; scheduling shortly after is safer.
- Watch the Amanavya Tithi end time: Since Amavasya ends Oct 21 evening, avoid doing puja after that window in some places.
Why This Matters
- Performing Lakshmi Puja outside the auspicious window might reduce the ritual’s perceived efficacy according to tradition.
- For inter-city families, diaspora followers, getting correct local timing keeps tradition intact.
- For media, festivals, temples, announcing correct local time is key to coordinating communal celebrations.
