When is Diwali 2027 in Central European Time?

Thursday, October 28, one day before India's October 29. The 5-day festival runs from Dhanteras (October 27) through Bhai Dooj (October 30) in Berlin, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Brussels and Zurich (Drik Panchang).

Why does Lakshmi Puja timing differ in CET from India?

Lakshmi Puja is timed to Pradosh Kaal and the Vrishabha fixed ascendant for your own city. On October 28, 2027 that is 6:21 PM to 7:57 PM in Berlin and 6:56 PM to 8:32 PM in Amsterdam (CEST), not a converted IST time.

What clock change should CET readers watch for around Diwali?

Central Europe shifts from CEST to CET on October 31, 2027, three days after Diwali, so Diwali-day times are CEST.

Diwali 2027 in CET: Dates for Germany, the Netherlands and the Rest of the EU

Diwali 2027 falls on Thursday, October 28 across Central Europe, one day before India, which celebrates on Friday, October 29. Amavasya runs from 8:47 PM IST on October 28 to 7:05 PM IST on October 29, which is 5:17 PM CEST on October 28 to 3:35 PM on October 29, so the only evening with Amavasya in Pradosh Kaal is October 28.

For Indians living in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland or elsewhere in the zone, both the date and the timing differ from India this year.

Lakshmi Puja muhurat on October 28 (CEST)

Drik Panchang’s Lakshmi Puja muhurat, the Vrishabha (fixed ascendant) window inside Pradosh Kaal:

Berlin: 6:21 PM to 7:57 PM
Frankfurt: 6:49 PM to 8:28 PM
Amsterdam: 6:56 PM to 8:32 PM
Brussels: 7:04 PM to 8:42 PM
Luxembourg: 7:01 PM to 8:41 PM
Zurich: 6:59 PM to 8:41 PM
Vienna: 6:25 PM to 8:07 PM

Sunset, where Pradosh Kaal begins, is 5:45 PM in Berlin, 6:09 PM in Frankfurt and 6:19 PM in Amsterdam: western cities in the same time zone see the sun set later. Don’t convert an IST muhurat to CET; the traditional answer is local. If you’re in Frankfurt, your Pradosh Kaal is Frankfurt’s.

The full 5-day schedule in Central Europe

Drik Panchang lists the same sequence for Berlin, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Brussels and Zurich:

Dhanteras (Wednesday, October 27): buying gold, utensils, or starting something new for the household
Naraka Chaturdashi (Thursday, October 28): Choti Diwali, the early morning oil bath before sunrise
Diwali / Lakshmi Puja (Thursday, October 28): the main event, the same evening, timed to Pradosh Kaal
Govardhan Puja (Friday, October 29): annakut offerings (Vienna: Saturday, October 30)
Bhai Dooj (Saturday, October 30): the sister-brother ceremony

A Thursday Diwali means taking Thursday and Friday off gives you a long weekend through Bhai Dooj on Saturday. Worth planning leave early if you haven’t already.

Clock changes to watch for

Central Europe shifts from CEST (summer time) to CET (winter time) on Sunday, October 31, 2027, three days after Diwali. So on Diwali you are still on CEST, and all times above are CEST. Sunset times you look up after October 31 read an hour earlier on the clock; that’s the clock change, not the sky.

Practical tips for celebrating in Europe

If you’re doing a proper Lakshmi Puja at home, keep in mind that German apartment buildings have smoke detectors that are sensitive to dhoop and agarbatti smoke. Crack a window or two before starting. Diyas with real oil are fine, but skip the heavy indoor patakha, your neighbors (and the Hausordnung) won’t appreciate it.

For community celebrations, many Indian associations in Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and The Hague organize Diwali melas on the nearest weekend. Check with your local Indian community group for dates.

Check your city’s timing

Use the muhurat page with your city in Germany, the Netherlands or elsewhere in the EU selected to see that day’s sunset, Rahu Kaal and Abhijit Muhurat. Getting these numbers for your actual location takes the guesswork out of planning.