Amavasya (new moon) dates in Kathmandu, 2028
Bagmati, Nepal · 27.72°, 85.32° · Asia/Kathmandu
Written and reviewed by The Kriya Yogi · Updated 5 October 2026
In 2028, Kathmandu has 12 Amavasya dates, from Wed, Jan 26 to Sat, Dec 16. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 26 | Amavasya | Tue, Jan 25, 6:34 PM – Wed, Jan 26, 8:59 PM | 6:54 AM | New moon at Wed, Jan 26, 8:59 PM | Same |
| Fri, Feb 25 | Amavasya | Thu, Feb 24, 1:43 PM – Fri, Feb 25, 4:24 PM | 6:34 AM | New moon at Fri, Feb 25, 4:24 PM | Same |
| Sun, Mar 26 | Amavasya | Sat, Mar 25, 8:14 AM – Sun, Mar 26, 10:18 AM | 6:02 AM | New moon at Sun, Mar 26, 10:18 AM | Same |
| Mon, Apr 24 | Amavasya | Mon, Apr 24, 12:39 AM – Tue, Apr 25, 1:35 AM | 5:31 AM | New moon at Tue, Apr 25, 1:35 AM | Same |
| Wed, May 24 | Amavasya | Tue, May 23, 2:28 PM – Wed, May 24, 2:04 PM | 5:11 AM | New moon at Wed, May 24, 2:04 PM | Same |
| Thu, Jun 22 | Amavasya | Thu, Jun 22, 1:56 AM – Fri, Jun 23, 12:15 AM | 5:10 AM | New moon at Fri, Jun 23, 12:15 AM | Same |
| Sat, Jul 22 | Amavasya | Fri, Jul 21, 11:35 AM – Sat, Jul 22, 8:48 AM | 5:22 AM | New moon at Sat, Jul 22, 8:48 AM | Same |
| Sun, Aug 20 | Amavasya | Sat, Aug 19, 8:04 PM – Sun, Aug 20, 4:30 PM | 5:38 AM | New moon at Sun, Aug 20, 4:30 PM | Same |
| Mon, Sep 18 | Amavasya | Mon, Sep 18, 4:05 AM – Tue, Sep 19, 12:11 AM | 5:51 AM | New moon at Tue, Sep 19, 12:11 AM | Same |
| Wed, Oct 18 | Amavasya | Tue, Oct 17, 12:22 PM – Wed, Oct 18, 8:45 AM | 6:06 AM | New moon at Wed, Oct 18, 8:45 AM | Same |
| Thu, Nov 16 | Amavasya | Wed, Nov 15, 9:51 PM – Thu, Nov 16, 7:05 PM | 6:26 AM | New moon at Thu, Nov 16, 7:05 PM | Same |
| Sat, Dec 16 | Amavasya | Fri, Dec 15, 9:17 AM – Sat, Dec 16, 7:52 AM | 6:48 AM | New moon at Sat, Dec 16, 7:52 AM | Same |
What Amavasya is and how it is kept: the Amavasya 2028 guide.
Amavasya in Kathmandu: questions
+ How many Amavasya days are there in 2028 in Kathmandu?
12, computed for Kathmandu's coordinates and the Asia/Kathmandu time zone. The first falls on Wed, Jan 26 and the last on Sat, Dec 16.
+ 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 2028, 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. 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.