Sankranti (solar ingress) dates in Suva, 2026
Central Division, Fiji · -18.12°, 178.45° · Pacific/Fiji
Written and reviewed by The Kriya Yogi · Updated 5 October 2026
In 2026, Suva has 12 Sankranti dates, from Wed, Jan 14 to Wed, Dec 16. 9 match the Indian date, 3 fall a day later. The twelve moments each year when the Sun enters a new sidereal sign, including Makar Sankranti.
| Date | Ingress | Exact time | Sunrise | Details | vs India |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 14 | Sun enters Makara (Capricorn) | Wed, Jan 14, 9:23 PM | 5:42 AM | Makar Sankranti | Same |
| Fri, Feb 13 | Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius) | Fri, Feb 13, 10:22 AM | 6:00 AM | Same | |
| Sun, Mar 15 | Sun enters Meena (Pisces) | Sun, Mar 15, 7:13 AM | 6:10 AM | Same | |
| Tue, Apr 14 | Sun enters Mesha (Aries) | Tue, Apr 14, 3:42 PM | 6:16 AM | Same | |
| Fri, May 15 | Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus) | Fri, May 15, 12:32 PM | 6:25 AM | Same | |
| Mon, Jun 15 | Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini) | Mon, Jun 15, 7:06 PM | 6:36 AM | Same | |
| Fri, Jul 17 | Sun enters Karka (Cancer) | Fri, Jul 17, 5:57 AM | 6:38 AM | 1 day later | |
| Mon, Aug 17 | Sun enters Simha (Leo) | Mon, Aug 17, 2:22 PM | 6:26 AM | Same | |
| Thu, Sep 17 | Sun enters Kanya (Virgo) | Thu, Sep 17, 2:18 PM | 6:02 AM | Same | |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Sun enters Tula (Libra) | Sun, Oct 18, 2:17 AM | 5:36 AM | 1 day later | |
| Tue, Nov 17 | Sun enters Vrishchika (Scorpio) | Tue, Nov 17, 2:06 AM | 5:23 AM | 1 day later | |
| Wed, Dec 16 | Sun enters Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Wed, Dec 16, 4:46 PM | 5:26 AM | Same |
What Sankranti is and how it is kept: the Sankranti 2026 guide.
Sankranti in Suva: questions
+ How many Sankranti days are there in 2026 in Suva?
12, computed for Suva's coordinates and the Pacific/Fiji time zone. The first falls on Wed, Jan 14 and the last on Wed, Dec 16.
+ Are Suva Sankranti dates the same as in India?
The ingress is one instant worldwide, but the local calendar date can differ. Of the 12 sankrantis listed, 9 share the Indian date in Suva and 3 fall a day later.
+ How is the date decided?
This calendar uses the local date and time of the computed sidereal ingress. No entry this year needed a flag. 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.