Amavasya (new moon) dates in Tokyo, 2026
Tokyo, Japan · 35.68°, 139.65° · Asia/Tokyo
Written and reviewed by The Kriya Yogi · Updated 5 October 2026
In 2026, Tokyo has 12 Amavasya dates, from Sun, Jan 18 to Wed, Dec 9. 10 match the Indian date, 2 fall a day later. 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, 3:37 AM – Mon, Jan 19, 4:54 AM | 6:50 AM | New moon at Mon, Jan 19, 4:54 AM | Same |
| Tue, Feb 17 | Amavasya | Mon, Feb 16, 9:07 PM – Tue, Feb 17, 9:04 PM | 6:28 AM | New moon at Tue, Feb 17, 9:04 PM | Same |
| Thu, Mar 19 | Amavasya | Wed, Mar 18, 11:59 AM – Thu, Mar 19, 10:26 AM | 5:48 AM | New moon at Thu, Mar 19, 10:26 AM | Same |
| Fri, Apr 17 | Amavasya | Thu, Apr 16, 11:44 PM – Fri, Apr 17, 8:54 PM | 5:08 AM | New moon at Fri, Apr 17, 8:54 PM | Same |
| Sun, May 17 | Amavasya | Sat, May 16, 8:44 AM – Sun, May 17, 5:03 AM | 4:36 AM | New moon at Sun, May 17, 5:03 AM | 1 day later |
| Mon, Jun 15 | Amavasya | Sun, Jun 14, 3:52 PM – Mon, Jun 15, 11:57 AM | 4:26 AM | New moon at Mon, Jun 15, 11:57 AM | Same |
| Tue, Jul 14 | Amavasya | Mon, Jul 13, 10:22 PM – Tue, Jul 14, 6:46 PM | 4:37 AM | New moon at Tue, Jul 14, 6:46 PM | Same |
| Wed, Aug 12 | Amavasya | Wed, Aug 12, 5:25 AM – Thu, Aug 13, 2:38 AM | 4:58 AM | New moon at Thu, Aug 13, 2:38 AMTithi begins and ends between two sunrises | Same |
| Fri, Sep 11 | Amavasya | Thu, Sep 10, 2:05 PM – Fri, Sep 11, 12:28 PM | 5:21 AM | New moon at Fri, Sep 11, 12:28 PM | Same |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Amavasya | Sat, Oct 10, 1:07 AM – Sun, Oct 11, 12:51 AM | 5:44 AM | New moon at Sun, Oct 11, 12:51 AM | Same |
| Mon, Nov 9 | Amavasya | Sun, Nov 8, 3:00 PM – Mon, Nov 9, 4:03 PM | 6:11 AM | New moon at Mon, Nov 9, 4:03 PM | Same |
| Wed, Dec 9 | Amavasya | Tue, Dec 8, 7:44 AM – Wed, Dec 9, 9:54 AM | 6:40 AM | New moon at Wed, Dec 9, 9:54 AM | 1 day later |
What Amavasya is and how it is kept: the Amavasya 2026 guide.
Amavasya in Tokyo: questions
+ How many Amavasya days are there in 2026 in Tokyo?
12, computed for Tokyo's coordinates and the Asia/Tokyo time zone. The first falls on Sun, Jan 18 and the last on Wed, Dec 9.
+ Are Tokyo 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 Tokyo. In 2026, 10 of 12 dates match the Indian (Ujjain) date, 0 fall a day earlier and 2 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 Tokyo 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.