Winter Solstice Festival (Dongzhi) in Shimla
India — December 21, 2026
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Shimla
00:13:14
Asia/Kolkata
GMT / UTC
18:43:14
Etc/UTC
Mecca
21:43:14
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.
Shimla Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇮🇳 India
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Population
- 173,503
- Coordinates
- 31.1044, 77.1666
Sun Times Today in Shimla
Sunrise
05:41
Solar Noon
12:19
Sunset
18:56
Golden Hour
18:23
Daylight
13h 14m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Shimla
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 04:15 |
| Sunrise | 05:41 |
| Dhuhr | 12:19 |
| Asr | 15:57 |
| Maghrib | 18:56 |
| Isha | 20:18 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice Festival (Dongzhi) in Shimla?
- Winter Solstice Festival (Dongzhi) in Shimla falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Shimla in?
- Shimla is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone.