Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in Agra. Sandhya Arghya (sunset): 5:27 PM. Usha Arghya (sunrise): 6:39 AM (16 Nov). Times are for Agra’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Agra
| City | Evening arghya | vs Agra |
|---|---|---|
| Agra | 5:27 PM | — |
| Mathura 48 km | 5:28 PM | 1 min later |
| Faridabad 153 km | 5:28 PM | 1 min later |
| Noida 163 km | 5:27 PM | same |
| Gurugram 172 km | 5:29 PM | 2 min later |
| Ghaziabad 175 km | 5:27 PM | same |
| New Delhi 178 km | 5:28 PM | 1 min later |
| Bareilly 193 km | 5:19 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Meerut 203 km | 5:25 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Kanpur 244 km | 5:19 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Lucknow 293 km | 5:16 PM | 11 min earlier |
Chhath Puja: puja, story and rules
The full puja method, story, verses and common questions are on the main Chhath Puja page.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the Chhath evening arghya in Agra?
In Agra, sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:27 PM and usha arghya (sunrise) is at 6:39 AM (16 Nov) (Sunday, 15 November 2026).
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Agra?
Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026. Tithi: Kartik Shukla Chaturthi to Saptami; main day Shashthi. The date is the same across India, but the muhurat and moonrise differ from city to city.
Is the time in Agra different from Delhi?
Yes. In Agra sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:27 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:28 PM (1 min later in Delhi). The Sun and Moon rise earlier in eastern cities and later in western ones.
How accurate are these times?
They are calculated astronomically for Agra (27.18° N, 78.01° E) and agree with Drik Panchang within 1–2 minutes. Clouds, buildings or hills can delay the sight of the Sun or Moon by a few minutes.
Chhath Puja in other cities
Sources
- Muhurat, sunrise and moonrise: SanatanBodh panchang calculation (astronomy-engine, Lahiri ayanamsha)
- Rules checked against Drik Panchang, New Delhi 2026
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