Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in Ghaziabad. Sandhya Arghya (sunset): 5:27 PM. Usha Arghya (sunrise): 6:43 AM (16 Nov). Times are for Ghaziabad’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Ghaziabad
| City | Evening arghya | vs Ghaziabad |
|---|---|---|
| Ghaziabad | 5:27 PM | — |
| Noida 16 km | 5:27 PM | same |
| New Delhi 25 km | 5:28 PM | 1 min later |
| Faridabad 32 km | 5:28 PM | 1 min later |
| Meerut 43 km | 5:25 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Gurugram 48 km | 5:29 PM | 2 min later |
| Mathura 133 km | 5:28 PM | 1 min later |
| Agra 175 km | 5:27 PM | same |
| Bareilly 196 km | 5:19 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Ludhiana 292 km | 5:29 PM | 2 min later |
| Kanpur 376 km | 5:19 PM | 8 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 Ghaziabad?
In Ghaziabad, sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:27 PM and usha arghya (sunrise) is at 6:43 AM (16 Nov) (Sunday, 15 November 2026).
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Ghaziabad?
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 Ghaziabad different from Delhi?
Yes. In Ghaziabad 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 Ghaziabad (28.67° N, 77.45° 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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