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Kali Puja 2026 in Kolkata: Night of 8 November, Nishita Kaal 10:55–11:46 PM

Sunday, 8 November 2026

Kolkata, West Bengal

In 18 days
The night of Dipanwita Amavasya: a row of lit diyas at a home’s doorway, with a rangoli, marigold garlands and a kalash
Image: made with AI

Kali Puja muhurat

Nishita Kaal (Kali Puja)Eighth muhurat of the night of 8 November
10:55–11:46 PM
Sunset
4:56 PM
Amavasya tithi
11:29 AM to 12:33 PM (9 Nov)

In pandals and temples the puja committee or the purohit sets the time, and the puja often goes on late into the night.

For Kolkata, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

Kali Puja is on Sunday, 8 November 2026 in Kolkata. Nishita Kaal (Kali Puja): 10:55–11:46 PM. Times are for Kolkata’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.

In cities near Kolkata

CityNishita Kaalvs Kolkata
Kolkata10:55–11:46 PM—
Jamshedpur 223 km11:03–11:55 PM8 min later
Dhanbad 240 km11:02–11:54 PM7 min later
Ranchi 324 km11:07–11:58 PM12 min later
Bhagalpur 328 km11:00–11:52 PM5 min later
Bhubaneswar 365 km11:05–11:56 PM10 min later
Puri 404 km11:05–11:56 PM10 min later
Siliguri 462 km10:54–11:46 PM1 min earlier
Patna 469 km11:07–11:59 PM12 min later
Darbhanga 470 km11:04–11:56 PM9 min later
Guwahati 524 km10:41–11:33 PM14 min earlier

Kali Puja: puja, story and rules

The full puja method, story, verses and common questions are on the main Kali Puja page.

Read about Kali PujaPanchang for 8 NovemberToday’s panchang for Kolkata

Frequently asked questions

When is the Nishita Kaal for Kali Puja in Kolkata?

In Kolkata, nishita kaal (kali puja) is at 10:55–11:46 PM (Sunday, 8 November 2026).

When is Kali Puja 2026 in Kolkata?

Kali Puja is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Tithi: The night of Kartik Amavasya, in Nishita Kaal. The date is the same across India, but the muhurat and moonrise differ from city to city.

Is the time in Kolkata different from Delhi?

Yes. In Kolkata nishita kaal (kali puja) is at 10:55–11:46 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 11:39 PM–12:31 AM (9 Nov) (44 min later in Delhi). The Sun and Moon rise earlier in eastern cities and later in western ones.

How accurate are these times?

They are calculated astronomically for Kolkata (22.57° N, 88.36° E) and agree with Drik Panchang within 1–2 minutes. Clouds, buildings or hills can delay the sight of the Sun or Moon by a few minutes.

Kali Puja in other cities

Times for all 12 cities

Sources

  1. Muhurat, sunrise and moonrise: SanatanBodh panchang calculation (astronomy-engine, Lahiri ayanamsha)
  2. Rules checked against Drik Panchang, New Delhi 2026

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