Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in Hyderabad. Sandhya Arghya (sunset): 5:40 PM. Usha Arghya (sunrise): 6:21 AM (16 Nov). Times are for Hyderabad’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Hyderabad
| City | Evening arghya | vs Hyderabad |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 5:40 PM | — |
| Bengaluru 500 km | 5:50 PM | 10 min later |
| Pune 506 km | 5:57 PM | 17 min later |
| Chennai 515 km | 5:39 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Mumbai 621 km | 6:00 PM | 20 min later |
| Surat 728 km | 5:57 PM | 17 min later |
| Ahmedabad 879 km | 5:55 PM | 15 min later |
| Prayagraj 960 km | 5:14 PM | 26 min earlier |
| Ranchi 972 km | 5:04 PM | 36 min earlier |
| Varanasi 997 km | 5:10 PM | 30 min earlier |
| Jamshedpur 1006 km | 5:01 PM | 39 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 Hyderabad?
In Hyderabad, sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:40 PM and usha arghya (sunrise) is at 6:21 AM (16 Nov) (Sunday, 15 November 2026).
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Hyderabad?
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 Hyderabad different from Delhi?
Yes. In Hyderabad sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:40 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:28 PM (12 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 Hyderabad (17.39° N, 78.49° 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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