Jain Panchang · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Navkarsi & Chauvihar Time Today in Durban
Friday, 23 October 2026
Local time in Durban now: 3:57 pm SAST
Coming up in Durban: Chauvihar at 6:10 pm
All pachkhan times in Durban today
Navkarsi time tomorrow in Durban
Saturday, 24 October: Navkarsi 5:57 am, Porsi 8:09 am, Chauvihar 6:11 pm.
Next 7 days in Durban
| Date | Sunrise | Navkarsi | Porsi | Sadh Porsi | Chauvihar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 23 Oct Today | 5:09 am | 5:58 am | 8:10 am | 9:40 am | 6:10 pm |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 5:08 am | 5:57 am | 8:09 am | 9:39 am | 6:11 pm |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 5:07 am | 5:56 am | 8:08 am | 9:38 am | 6:12 pm |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 5:06 am | 5:55 am | 8:07 am | 9:37 am | 6:12 pm |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 5:06 am | 5:55 am | 8:07 am | 9:37 am | 6:13 pm |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 5:05 am | 5:54 am | 8:06 am | 9:36 am | 6:14 pm |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 5:04 am | 5:53 am | 8:05 am | 9:35 am | 6:15 pm |
Times for Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (Africa/Johannesburg, SAST today), computed from local sunrise and sunset on the fixed-prahar convention. Some sanghs reckon these as fractions of daylight instead, which gives slightly different times; follow your own sangh’s panchang for a vow.
For Jain families in Kenya & Africa
Summer evenings, early winter sunsets and daylight saving make pachkhan abroad different every month. Compare cities, read the practical guide, and connect with Jains who live where you do.
Questions about pachkhan times in Durban
What is the Navkarsi time today in Durban?
Navkarsi in Durban today (23 October 2026) is at 5:58 am, 48 minutes after sunrise at 5:09 am. Food and water may be taken after this time.
What is the Chauvihar time today in Durban?
Chauvihar in Durban today begins at sunset, 6:10 pm. From then until the next sunrise no food or water is taken.
What is the Porsi time in Durban today?
Porsi in Durban today is at 8:10 am, and Sadh Porsi at 9:40 am. Purimaddha is at 11:10 am and Avaddha at 2:10 pm.
What is the Navkarsi time tomorrow in Durban?
Tomorrow in Durban, Navkarsi is at 5:57 am and Chauvihar at 6:11 pm.
How are Jain pachkhan times calculated?
They are reckoned from local sunrise and sunset, so they change every day and differ from city to city. Navkarsi is 48 minutes after sunrise, Porsi 3 hours, Sadh Porsi 4½ hours, Purimaddha 6 hours, Avaddha 9 hours, and Chauvihar begins at sunset.
Are these times in Durban local time, with daylight saving?
Yes. Every time on this page is Durban local time (SAST today, time zone Africa/Johannesburg), so daylight-saving changes are already included.
Which tithi should Jains in Durban follow?
The tithi shown here follows the Indian panchang. Because of the time difference, Jain centres abroad often announce their own dates for Paryushan, Samvatsari and other parvas — follow your local sangh for vows. Daily pachkhan times on this page are always for Durban.
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