Sankranti (solar ingress) dates in Kuala Lumpur, 2029
Federal Territory, Malaysia · 3.14°, 101.69° · Asia/Kuala Lumpur
Written and reviewed by The Kriya Yogi · Updated 5 October 2026
In 2029, Kuala Lumpur has 12 Sankranti dates, from Sun, Jan 14 to Sun, Dec 16. 11 match the Indian date, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 14 | Sun enters Makara (Capricorn) | Sun, Jan 14, 11:47 AM | 7:24 AM | Makar Sankranti | Same |
| Tue, Feb 13 | Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius) | Tue, Feb 13, 12:46 AM | 7:28 AM | 1 day later | |
| Wed, Mar 14 | Sun enters Meena (Pisces) | Wed, Mar 14, 9:37 PM | 7:21 AM | Same | |
| Sat, Apr 14 | Sun enters Mesha (Aries) | Sat, Apr 14, 6:06 AM | 7:09 AM | Same | |
| Tue, May 15 | Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus) | Tue, May 15, 2:55 AM | 7:03 AM | Same | |
| Fri, Jun 15 | Sun enters Mithuna (Gemini) | Fri, Jun 15, 9:30 AM | 7:05 AM | Same | |
| Mon, Jul 16 | Sun enters Karka (Cancer) | Mon, Jul 16, 8:21 PM | 7:11 AM | Same | |
| Fri, Aug 17 | Sun enters Simha (Leo) | Fri, Aug 17, 4:45 AM | 7:12 AM | Same | |
| Mon, Sep 17 | Sun enters Kanya (Virgo) | Mon, Sep 17, 4:42 AM | 7:05 AM | Same | |
| Wed, Oct 17 | Sun enters Tula (Libra) | Wed, Oct 17, 4:41 PM | 6:58 AM | Same | |
| Fri, Nov 16 | Sun enters Vrishchika (Scorpio) | Fri, Nov 16, 4:31 PM | 7:00 AM | Same | |
| Sun, Dec 16 | Sun enters Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Sun, Dec 16, 7:11 AM | 7:11 AM | Same |
What Sankranti is and how it is kept: the Sankranti 2029 guide.
Sankranti in Kuala Lumpur: questions
+ How many Sankranti days are there in 2029 in Kuala Lumpur?
12, computed for Kuala Lumpur's coordinates and the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone. The first falls on Sun, Jan 14 and the last on Sun, Dec 16.
+ Are Kuala Lumpur 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, 11 share the Indian date in Kuala Lumpur and 1 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.