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Bhai Dooj 2026 Tilak Time
Bhai Dooj 2026 is on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. In New Delhi the tilak time (aparahna) is 1:10 pm – 3:20 pm. See Dwitiya times and the tilak time for 15 cities.
Bhai Dooj · in New Delhi
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Tilak time (aparahna)
1:10 pm – 3:20 pm
2 hr 10 min
- Dwitiya begins
- 2:01 pm, 10 Nov
- Dwitiya ends
- 3:54 pm
Timings in other cities
| City | Date | Tilak time (aparahna) |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Wed, 11 Nov | 1:10 pm – 3:20 pm |
| Mumbai | Wed, 11 Nov | 1:30 pm – 3:46 pm |
| Kolkata | Wed, 11 Nov | 12:27 pm – 2:41 pm |
| Chennai | Wed, 11 Nov | 1:02 pm – 3:21 pm |
| Bengaluru | Wed, 11 Nov | 1:13 pm – 3:32 pm |
| Hyderabad | Wed, 11 Nov | 1:08 pm – 3:25 pm |
| Pune | Wed, 11 Nov | 1:26 pm – 3:42 pm |
| Ahmedabad | Wed, 11 Nov | 1:30 pm – 3:43 pm |
| Jaipur | Wed, 11 Nov | 1:16 pm – 3:27 pm |
| Lucknow | Wed, 11 Nov | 12:56 pm – 3:07 pm |
| Chandigarh | Wed, 11 Nov | 1:11 pm – 3:19 pm |
| Patna | Wed, 11 Nov | 12:39 pm – 2:51 pm |
| Varanasi | Wed, 11 Nov | 12:48 pm – 3:00 pm |
| Ranchi | Wed, 11 Nov | 12:39 pm – 2:52 pm |
| Bhopal | Wed, 11 Nov | 1:11 pm – 3:24 pm |
Each city's timings come from its own sunrise, sunset, moonrise and lagna, in Indian Standard Time.
Timings outside India (local time)
| City | Date | Tilak time (aparahna) |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Tue, 10 Nov | 12:40 pm – 2:41 pm |
| Edison, New Jersey | Tue, 10 Nov | 12:42 pm – 2:43 pm |
| Chicago | Tue, 10 Nov | 12:34 pm – 2:34 pm |
| Houston | Tue, 10 Nov | 1:10 pm – 3:19 pm |
| San Francisco | Tue, 10 Nov | 12:55 pm – 2:59 pm |
| Toronto | Tue, 10 Nov | 1:00 pm – 2:59 pm |
| London | Tue, 10 Nov | 12:39 pm – 2:29 pm |
| Dubai | Tue, 10 Nov | 1:09 pm – 3:21 pm |
| Singapore | Wed, 11 Nov | 2:01 pm – 4:26 pm |
| Sydney | Wed, 11 Nov | 2:02 pm – 4:47 pm |
Each city's timings use its own sunrise, sunset, moonrise and lagna, in local time with daylight saving where it applies. The tithi is judged by local sunrise and sunset, so the festival can fall on a different date abroad than in India.
Bhai Dooj (Bhaiya Dooj, Bhau Beej, Yama Dwitiya) is Shukla Dwitiya of Kartika, usually two days after Diwali. Sisters apply a tilak to their brothers, perform aarti and feed them, praying for their long life, and brothers give gifts in return.
The story is that on this day Yamuna fed her brother Yama at her home, and Yama blessed every brother who eats at his sister's home on this Dwitiya with long life. The Kayastha community also does Chitragupta Puja on this day.
The texts give aparahna, the fourth fifth of the day (early afternoon), as the time for Yama Dwitiya worship. Bhai Dooj falls on the day Dwitiya covers more of aparahna.
Times for Indian cities are Indian Standard Time; times abroad are local time. They match established panchangs to within a minute or two. For a city not listed, the nearest city is usually within a few minutes.
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FAQ
Bhai Dooj FAQs
What is the Bhai Dooj tilak time in 2026?
Bhai Dooj is on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. In New Delhi the tilak time is 1:10 pm – 3:20 pm, and Dwitiya runs from 2:01 pm, 10 Nov to 3:54 pm.
Can the tilak be done in the morning?
Many families do it in the morning, which is fine by custom while Dwitiya lasts. The time the texts recommend is aparahna, in the early afternoon.
What is Yama Dwitiya?
The scriptural name of Bhai Dooj. Yama, Chitragupta and Yama's attendants are worshipped, and a morning bath in the Yamuna is considered especially meritorious.
Is the tilak time the same in every city?
No. Aparahna comes from sunrise and sunset, so it differs by city. The timings for 15 cities are given above.
When is Bhai Dooj 2026 in the USA, UK and other countries?
New York: Tuesday, 10 November 2026, Tilak time (aparahna) 12:40 pm – 2:41 pm. London: Tuesday, 10 November 2026, Tilak time (aparahna) 12:39 pm – 2:29 pm. Times are local. The table above lists Edison, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco, Toronto, Dubai, Singapore and Sydney.