Amavasya (new moon) dates in Nairobi, 2028
Nairobi, Kenya · -1.29°, 36.82° · Africa/Nairobi
Written and reviewed by The Kriya Yogi · Updated 5 October 2026
In 2028, Nairobi has 12 Amavasya dates, from Wed, Jan 26 to Fri, Dec 15. 8 match the Indian date, 4 fall a day earlier. 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, 3:49 PM – Wed, Jan 26, 6:14 PM | 6:40 AM | New moon at Wed, Jan 26, 6:14 PM | Same |
| Fri, Feb 25 | Amavasya | Thu, Feb 24, 10:58 AM – Fri, Feb 25, 1:39 PM | 6:43 AM | New moon at Fri, Feb 25, 1:39 PM | Same |
| Sat, Mar 25 | Amavasya | Sat, Mar 25, 5:29 AM – Sun, Mar 26, 7:33 AM | 6:36 AM | New moon at Sun, Mar 26, 7:33 AMTithi also holds at the next sunrise | 1 day earlier |
| Mon, Apr 24 | Amavasya | Sun, Apr 23, 9:54 PM – Mon, Apr 24, 10:50 PM | 6:29 AM | New moon at Mon, Apr 24, 10:50 PM | Same |
| Wed, May 24 | Amavasya | Tue, May 23, 11:43 AM – Wed, May 24, 11:19 AM | 6:29 AM | New moon at Wed, May 24, 11:19 AM | Same |
| Thu, Jun 22 | Amavasya | Wed, Jun 21, 11:11 PM – Thu, Jun 22, 9:30 PM | 6:34 AM | New moon at Thu, Jun 22, 9:30 PM | Same |
| Fri, Jul 21 | Amavasya | Fri, Jul 21, 8:50 AM – Sat, Jul 22, 6:03 AM | 6:38 AM | New moon at Sat, Jul 22, 6:03 AMTithi begins and ends between two sunrises | 1 day earlier |
| Sun, Aug 20 | Amavasya | Sat, Aug 19, 5:19 PM – Sun, Aug 20, 1:45 PM | 6:35 AM | New moon at Sun, Aug 20, 1:45 PM | Same |
| Mon, Sep 18 | Amavasya | Mon, Sep 18, 1:20 AM – Mon, Sep 18, 9:26 PM | 6:25 AM | New moon at Mon, Sep 18, 9:26 PM | Same |
| Tue, Oct 17 | Amavasya | Tue, Oct 17, 9:37 AM – Wed, Oct 18, 6:00 AM | 6:14 AM | New moon at Wed, Oct 18, 6:00 AMTithi begins and ends between two sunrises | 1 day earlier |
| Thu, Nov 16 | Amavasya | Wed, Nov 15, 7:06 PM – Thu, Nov 16, 4:20 PM | 6:13 AM | New moon at Thu, Nov 16, 4:20 PM | Same |
| Fri, Dec 15 | Amavasya | Fri, Dec 15, 6:32 AM – Sat, Dec 16, 5:07 AM | 6:23 AM | New moon at Sat, Dec 16, 5:07 AMTithi begins and ends between two sunrises | 1 day earlier |
What Amavasya is and how it is kept: the Amavasya 2028 guide.
Amavasya in Nairobi: questions
+ How many Amavasya days are there in 2028 in Nairobi?
12, computed for Nairobi's coordinates and the Africa/Nairobi time zone. The first falls on Wed, Jan 26 and the last on Fri, Dec 15.
+ Are Nairobi 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 Nairobi. In 2028, 8 of 12 dates match the Indian (Ujjain) date, 4 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. 4 of this year's 12 entries for Nairobi 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.