Winter Solstice Festival (Dongzhi) in Punākha
Bhutan — December 21, 2026
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Punākha
14:55:01
Asia/Thimphu
GMT / UTC
08:55:01
Etc/UTC
Mecca
11:55:01
UTC+3
About Winter Solstice Festival (Dongzhi)
Chinese festival celebrating the winter solstice with family gatherings and tangyuan.
Based on solar calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
Punākha Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇧🇹 Bhutan
- Timezone
- Asia/Thimphu
- Population
- 21,500
- Coordinates
- 27.5914, 89.8774
Sun Times Today in Punākha
Sunrise
05:25
Solar Noon
11:58
Sunset
18:31
Golden Hour
17:59
Daylight
13h 5m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Punākha
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 04:02 |
| Sunrise | 05:25 |
| Dhuhr | 11:58 |
| Asr | 15:31 |
| Maghrib | 18:31 |
| Isha | 19:49 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice Festival (Dongzhi) in Punākha?
- Winter Solstice Festival (Dongzhi) in Punākha falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Punākha in?
- Punākha is in the Asia/Thimphu timezone.