Bhai Tika 2026 in Australia: Sahit Time in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth & Every City
Confirmed Bhai Tika sahit by Australian city — Sydney 11:45 AM, Melbourne 11:55, Brisbane 10:55, Perth 11:11 — plus Laxmi Puja, Govardhan and Deusi-Bhailo dates.
By Nepalese Events Editorial
Published: 2026-11-09T08:56:57.000000Z
Category: Festivals
Bhai Tika 2026 falls on Tuesday 11 November across Australia — and the confirmed sahit is out. Per the International Panchang Determination Committee, the auspicious time by city:
| City | Sahit (local) |
|---|---|
| Sydney | 11:45 AM |
| Melbourne | 11:55 AM |
| Brisbane | 10:55 AM |
| Perth | 11:11 AM |
| Adelaide | 11:29 AM |
| Canberra | 11:21 AM |
| Hobart | 11:03 AM |
| Darwin | 10:45 AM |
Nepal observes the same day at 11:07 AM — the official time announced on 3 November by the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti. Brothers face west, sisters face east; there is no restriction on afternoon tika for the general public.
Tihar week in Australia
- Laxmi Puja — Sunday 9 November, evening
- Govardhan Puja / Mha Puja — Monday 10 November (Nepal Sambat 1147 begins)
- Bhai Tika — Tuesday 11 November, sahit per city above
- Deusi-Bhailo programs — community samajs run programs through the Tihar weekend; check the events page for your city
Chhath follows on 13–16 November — see the Australia Chhath ghat guide for arghya times by city.
Worldwide sahit times: Bhai Tika sahit worldwide · Festival calendar.
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