शुभसाइत (Shubha Sait): 11:07 AM, Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (Kartik 25, 2083 BS), Nepal Standard Time
Last updated: November 4, 2026.
The Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Development Committee has announced this year’s auspicious time for Bhai Tika. It is 11:07 AM Nepal time on Wednesday, November 11. That is the moment for the five-day festival’s final ritual, when sisters bless their brothers. But what does 11:07 AM Nepal time mean for families in London, Doha, Sydney, or New York? This guide gives the official sait, the world-time conversions, and simple tips for receiving tika correctly.
The Official Bhai Tika 2026 Sait
The Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Bikas Samiti, Nepal’s official almanac committee, has announced the sait. According to committee member Laxman Panthi, the auspicious time for Bhai Tika is 11:07 AM on November 11. In Nepali, the announcement reads: भाइटीकाको शुभसाइत कात्तिक २५ गते बिहान ११:०७ मा।
Bhai Tika falls on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya. In 2026, that is Wednesday, Kartik 25, 2083 BS. It is also called Yama Dwitiya. In the Newar community, the ritual is known as Kija Puja.
What “Sait” Means
Sait (साइत) is a specific auspicious moment chosen by astrologers. The committee also says that scriptures prescribe Bhai Tika during the midday period. For those who want a precise moment, it recommends the Abhijit Muhurta time, 11:07 AM.
Do You Have to Follow It Exactly?
Not necessarily. According to a report based on a committee official, there is no restriction on applying tika during the midday period. Government officials and state authorities are required to receive tika at the designated sait. For the general public, receiving it around midday is fine.
Tika can be given throughout the day, according to Nepali festival guides. But the sait is the most favored moment.
Orientation: Which Way to Face
The committee also gave a simple instruction. On Bhai Tika, brothers should face west while receiving the tika. Sisters should face east while giving it.
Bhai Tika 2026 Time Around the World
The sait is set in Nepal Standard Time (NPT), which is UTC+5:45. The same moment arrives at different clock times elsewhere. To convert, subtract 5 hours 45 minutes to get UTC. Then add your local offset.
11:07 AM NPT equals 5:22 AM UTC.
The table below uses standard offsets for November 11, 2026. Daylight saving has ended in the United States and Europe, and it is in effect in southeastern Australia and New Zealand.
| Location | Local time for the sait | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu, Nepal | 11:07 AM | Nov 11 |
| India (IST) | 10:52 AM | Nov 11 |
| Bangladesh | 11:22 AM | Nov 11 |
| Thailand | 12:22 PM | Nov 11 |
| Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong | 1:22 PM | Nov 11 |
| Perth, Australia | 1:22 PM | Nov 11 |
| Japan, South Korea | 2:22 PM | Nov 11 |
| Brisbane, Australia | 3:22 PM | Nov 11 |
| Sydney and Melbourne, Australia | 4:22 PM | Nov 11 |
| New Zealand | 6:22 PM | Nov 11 |
| Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait | 8:22 AM | Nov 11 |
| UAE (Dubai) | 9:22 AM | Nov 11 |
| United Kingdom, Portugal | 5:22 AM | Nov 11 |
| Central Europe (Germany, France, etc.) | 6:22 AM | Nov 11 |
| US and Canada, Eastern | 12:22 AM | Nov 11 |
| US and Canada, Central | 11:22 PM | Nov 10 |
| US and Canada, Mountain | 10:22 PM | Nov 10 |
| US and Canada, Pacific | 9:22 PM | Nov 10 |
| Alaska | 8:22 PM | Nov 10 |
| Hawaii | 7:22 PM | Nov 10 |
Check your own city’s offset if it is not listed. Some places, such as parts of Canada, use different offsets.
What Should Nepali Families Abroad Do?
The exact moment is hard to follow in some time zones. For example, in North America it falls late at night on November 10. In the Gulf and Europe, it falls early in the morning. Families handle this in different ways.
- Follow Nepal’s date and time. Many families keep the sait in Nepal time, in step with relatives back home.
- Use local midday on November 11. Since scriptures prescribe midday, some families simply choose a convenient midday hour on the day.
- Check a local panchang or priest. Some diaspora calendar sites compute the date from the local tithi at sunrise. One such site notes that Bhai Tika can fall on November 10 for some North American locations.
Because practices vary, ask your family elders, community temple, or priest. The key is the shared intention, not clock precision.
The Full Tihar 2026 Schedule
The same committee also finalized the dates for the whole Yama Panchak festival. This confirms the days many calendars had listed differently.
- Friday, November 6: Dhanatrayodashi (Dhanteras) and Yamadeepdan
- Saturday, November 7: Kag Tihar and Dhanwantari Jayanti
- Sunday, November 8: Narak Chaturdashi, Kukur Tihar, and Laxmi Puja
- Monday, November 9: Gai Puja
- Tuesday, November 10: Govardhan Puja, Goru Puja, Bali Puja, Halitihar, and Mha Puja. Nepal Sambat 1147 also begins.
- Wednesday, November 11: Yama Dwitiya and Bhai Tika
How Bhai Tika Is Performed
Bhai Tika honors the bond between brothers and sisters. According to tradition, it celebrates Yama, the god of death, visiting his sister Yamuna. She welcomed him with a tika, and he blessed her in return. Sisters therefore pray for their brothers’ long lives.
Here is the usual flow.
- Prepare the setting. A clean space is arranged, and the family gathers.
- Draw the protective line. The sister draws a line of oil and water around her brother.
- Apply the tika. At the sait, she applies a colorful tika on his forehead. It is often seven colors.
- Add garlands. She places a marigold garland around his neck.
- Offer food. She serves sel roti, sweets, fruits, and nuts.
- Exchange blessings. Brothers give gifts, and sisters receive blessings.
Newar families follow their own traditions under the name Kija Puja.
Tips for Receiving Tika at the Right Time
- Decide early which timing approach your family will follow.
- Prepare tika materials and offerings the day before.
- Set a phone alarm for the sait in your local time.
- If siblings live in different countries, tika by video call is a popular and meaningful option.
- Keep it simple. Love and respect matter more than perfect timing.
Do Not Confuse It With Last Year’s Time
Online search results may still show last year’s Bhai Tika sait of 11:39 AM. That was for 2025. This year’s official time is 11:07 AM.
Final Thoughts
The Bhai Tika 2026 sait is 11:07 AM Nepal time on Wednesday, November 11. For families abroad, that moment lands at different hours around the world. Use the conversion table, or follow your family’s tradition of choosing a convenient midday hour. Whichever you choose, the heart of the day is the same: sisters blessing brothers, and brothers honoring sisters. Happy Bhai Tika.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bhai Tika 2026 auspicious time in Nepal?
The official sait is 11:07 AM on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (Kartik 25, 2083 BS), as announced by the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Bikas Samiti.
What date is Bhai Tika in 2026?
Bhai Tika falls on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. It is the last day of the five-day Tihar festival.
Can I receive tika after the sait?
Yes. According to a committee official, there is no restriction on applying tika during the midday period. The sait is recommended for those who want a specific moment. Government officials are required to follow it.
What is the Bhai Tika time in the USA?
11:07 AM Nepal time equals 12:22 AM Eastern, 11:22 PM Central, 10:22 PM Mountain, and 9:22 PM Pacific time, with the Central, Mountain, and Pacific times falling on November 10. Many families choose a local midday hour instead.
What is the Bhai Tika time in the UK and Europe?
It is 5:22 AM in the UK and 6:22 AM in central Europe on November 11.
What is the Bhai Tika time in Australia?
It is 4:22 PM in Sydney and Melbourne, 3:22 PM in Brisbane, and 1:22 PM in Perth.
Which direction should brothers and sisters face?
According to the committee, brothers should face west and sisters east when applying tika.
What is Kija Puja?
Kija Puja is the Newar community’s name for the Bhai Tika ritual, when sisters worship and bless their brothers.
