Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in Dhanbad. Sandhya Arghya (sunset): 4:59 PM. Usha Arghya (sunrise): 5:59 AM (16 Nov). Times are for Dhanbad’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Dhanbad
| City | Evening arghya | vs Dhanbad |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanbad | 4:59 PM | — |
| Jamshedpur 113 km | 5:01 PM | 2 min later |
| Ranchi 125 km | 5:04 PM | 5 min later |
| Bhagalpur 170 km | 4:54 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Gaya 182 km | 5:03 PM | 4 min later |
| Patna 239 km | 5:01 PM | 2 min later |
| Kolkata 240 km | 4:53 PM | 6 min earlier |
| Darbhanga 268 km | 4:57 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Muzaffarpur 280 km | 4:59 PM | same |
| Siliguri 381 km | 4:46 PM | 13 min earlier |
| Varanasi 388 km | 5:10 PM | 11 min later |
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 Dhanbad?
In Dhanbad, sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 4:59 PM and usha arghya (sunrise) is at 5:59 AM (16 Nov) (Sunday, 15 November 2026).
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Dhanbad?
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 Dhanbad different from Delhi?
Yes. In Dhanbad sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 4:59 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:28 PM (29 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 Dhanbad (23.80° N, 86.43° 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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