- By Shibra Arshad
- Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:49 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Dhanteras Shubh Muhurat: As the Diwali festivities begin with Dhanteras at the forefront of the celebration, the occasion is considered auspicious to buy precious items like Gold and Silver. It is believed that buying precious items on Dhanteras brings good fortune, prosperity, and positivity.
The gold and silver prices have hit their all-time high at the start of October, attributed to contracting supply and rising demand. The prices of both the pricey items have witnessed a dip today, on Dhanteras 2025, ahead of the shopping beginning.
Dhanteras shopping, over time, has become an integral and cherished part of Diwali, particularly for those waiting for big buys.
The question now arises that if the occasion is that auspicious for buying, then what time should we make the purchase so that we can reap the intended benefits.
Dhanteras Gold Shopping: City-Wise List Of Shubh Muhurat
According to Drik Panchang, the Dhantrayodashi Muhurat starts at 12:18 PM on October 18 and goes on until 6:10 AM on October 19, giving you a solid 17 hours and 52 minutes to make your purchase.
The ocassion is considered an auspicious time to invest in precious metals, whether it's gold coins, jewelry, silver utensils, or even gold bars.
While there is a lot of time to buy precious items on Dhanteras 2025, here’s a list of city-wise best times for gold and silver buying.
City | Best Time to Buy Gold/Silver |
Bengaluru | 7:39 PM - 8:25 PM |
New Delhi | 7:16 PM - 8:20 PM |
Mumbai | 7:49 PM - 8:41 PM |
Kolkata | 6:41 PM - 7:38 PM |
Chennai | 7:28 PM - 8:15 PM |
Hyderabad | 7:29 PM - 8:20 PM |
Jaipur | 7:24 PM - 8:26 PM |
Ahmedabad | 7:44 PM - 8:41 PM |
Pune | 7:46 PM - 8:38 PM |
Gurgaon | 7:17 PM - 8:20 PM |
Chandigarh | 7:14 PM - 8:20 PM |
Noida | 7:15 PM - 8:19 PM |