Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in Jamshedpur. Sandhya Arghya (sunset): 5:01 PM. Usha Arghya (sunrise): 5:59 AM (16 Nov). Times are for Jamshedpur’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Jamshedpur
| City | Evening arghya | vs Jamshedpur |
|---|---|---|
| Jamshedpur | 5:01 PM | — |
| Ranchi 109 km | 5:04 PM | 3 min later |
| Dhanbad 113 km | 4:59 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Kolkata 223 km | 4:53 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Gaya 253 km | 5:03 PM | 2 min later |
| Bhagalpur 282 km | 4:54 PM | 7 min earlier |
| Patna 328 km | 5:01 PM | same |
| Darbhanga 374 km | 4:57 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Muzaffarpur 378 km | 4:59 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Varanasi 431 km | 5:10 PM | 9 min later |
| Siliguri 489 km | 4:46 PM | 15 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 Jamshedpur?
In Jamshedpur, sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:01 PM and usha arghya (sunrise) is at 5:59 AM (16 Nov) (Sunday, 15 November 2026).
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Jamshedpur?
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 Jamshedpur different from Delhi?
Yes. In Jamshedpur sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:01 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:28 PM (27 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 Jamshedpur (22.80° N, 86.20° 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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