Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in Ahmedabad. Sandhya Arghya (sunset): 5:55 PM. Usha Arghya (sunrise): 6:54 AM (16 Nov). Times are for Ahmedabad’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Ahmedabad
| City | Evening arghya | vs Ahmedabad |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 5:55 PM | — |
| Surat 208 km | 5:57 PM | 2 min later |
| Mumbai 440 km | 6:00 PM | 5 min later |
| Pune 518 km | 5:57 PM | 2 min later |
| Mathura 714 km | 5:28 PM | 27 min earlier |
| Agra 716 km | 5:27 PM | 28 min earlier |
| Gurugram 751 km | 5:29 PM | 26 min earlier |
| Faridabad 765 km | 5:28 PM | 27 min earlier |
| New Delhi 776 km | 5:28 PM | 27 min earlier |
| Noida 780 km | 5:27 PM | 28 min earlier |
| Ghaziabad 795 km | 5:27 PM | 28 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 Ahmedabad?
In Ahmedabad, sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:55 PM and usha arghya (sunrise) is at 6:54 AM (16 Nov) (Sunday, 15 November 2026).
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Ahmedabad?
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 Ahmedabad different from Delhi?
Yes. In Ahmedabad sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:55 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:28 PM (27 min earlier 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 Ahmedabad (23.02° N, 72.57° 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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