Countdown to Diwali (Festival of Lights)
Exact countdown to Diwali 2026. Discover the days and hours remaining until the Hindu festival of lights.
About this observance: Diwali signifies the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and wisdom over ignorance.
Historical Context & Global Observance
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Diwali signifies the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and wisdom over ignorance.
A major lunisolar festival commemorated across India and the South Asian diaspora on the darkest new moon night (Amavasya) of the Hindu lunar month of Kartika.
Time Zone Progression
As the world turns, celebrations ripple across the 24 primary longitudinal time zones. Pacific island nations in UTC+13 and UTC+14 celebrate first, followed by East Asia, South Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
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