Amavasya (new moon) dates in Kathmandu, 2026
Bagmati, Nepal · 27.72°, 85.32° · Asia/Kathmandu
Written and reviewed by The Kriya Yogi · Updated 5 October 2026
In 2026, Kathmandu has 12 Amavasya dates, from Sun, Jan 18 to Tue, Dec 8. 12 match the Indian date. The new-moon lunar day, traditionally associated with remembrance of ancestors and quiet practice.
| Date | Fortnight | Tithi window (local) | Sunrise | Details | vs India |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 18 | Amavasya | Sun, Jan 18, 12:22 AM – Mon, Jan 19, 1:39 AM | 6:56 AM | New moon at Mon, Jan 19, 1:39 AM | Same |
| Tue, Feb 17 | Amavasya | Mon, Feb 16, 5:52 PM – Tue, Feb 17, 5:49 PM | 6:41 AM | New moon at Tue, Feb 17, 5:49 PM | Same |
| Thu, Mar 19 | Amavasya | Wed, Mar 18, 8:44 AM – Thu, Mar 19, 7:11 AM | 6:10 AM | New moon at Thu, Mar 19, 7:11 AM | Same |
| Fri, Apr 17 | Amavasya | Thu, Apr 16, 8:29 PM – Fri, Apr 17, 5:39 PM | 5:38 AM | New moon at Fri, Apr 17, 5:39 PM | Same |
| Sat, May 16 | Amavasya | Sat, May 16, 5:29 AM – Sun, May 17, 1:48 AM | 5:15 AM | New moon at Sun, May 17, 1:48 AMTithi begins and ends between two sunrises | Same |
| Mon, Jun 15 | Amavasya | Sun, Jun 14, 12:37 PM – Mon, Jun 15, 8:42 AM | 5:08 AM | New moon at Mon, Jun 15, 8:42 AM | Same |
| Tue, Jul 14 | Amavasya | Mon, Jul 13, 7:07 PM – Tue, Jul 14, 3:31 PM | 5:18 AM | New moon at Tue, Jul 14, 3:31 PM | Same |
| Wed, Aug 12 | Amavasya | Wed, Aug 12, 2:10 AM – Wed, Aug 12, 11:23 PM | 5:33 AM | New moon at Wed, Aug 12, 11:23 PM | Same |
| Fri, Sep 11 | Amavasya | Thu, Sep 10, 10:50 AM – Fri, Sep 11, 9:13 AM | 5:48 AM | New moon at Fri, Sep 11, 9:13 AM | Same |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Amavasya | Fri, Oct 9, 9:52 PM – Sat, Oct 10, 9:36 PM | 6:01 AM | New moon at Sat, Oct 10, 9:36 PM | Same |
| Mon, Nov 9 | Amavasya | Sun, Nov 8, 11:45 AM – Mon, Nov 9, 12:48 PM | 6:21 AM | New moon at Mon, Nov 9, 12:48 PM | Same |
| Tue, Dec 8 | Amavasya | Tue, Dec 8, 4:29 AM – Wed, Dec 9, 6:39 AM | 6:43 AM | New moon at Wed, Dec 9, 6:39 AM | Same |
What Amavasya is and how it is kept: the Amavasya 2026 guide.
Amavasya in Kathmandu: questions
+ How many Amavasya days are there in 2026 in Kathmandu?
12, computed for Kathmandu's coordinates and the Asia/Kathmandu time zone. The first falls on Sun, Jan 18 and the last on Tue, Dec 8.
+ Are Kathmandu Amavasya dates the same as in India?
Not always. A tithi starts at the same instant everywhere, but the sunrise that decides the day happens at a different moment in Kathmandu. In 2026, 12 of 12 dates match the Indian (Ujjain) date, 0 fall a day earlier and 0 a day later.
+ How is the date decided?
This calendar uses the local day on which the Amavasya tithi is in force at sunrise. The exact new-moon instant is shown alongside. 1 of this year's 12 entries for Kathmandu are flagged because of that. Local temples may follow a particular sampradaya's rule, so check with them for ritual purposes.
+ How accurate are these times?
Times come from truncated astronomical series and should fall within a few minutes of a full ephemeris. Near a boundary a published panchanga may assign a different day. They are for planning practice, not for precise ritual muhurta.