Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in Kanpur. Sandhya Arghya (sunset): 5:19 PM. Usha Arghya (sunrise): 6:28 AM (16 Nov). Times are for Kanpur’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Kanpur
| City | Evening arghya | vs Kanpur |
|---|---|---|
| Kanpur | 5:19 PM | — |
| Lucknow 75 km | 5:16 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Prayagraj 189 km | 5:14 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Ayodhya 190 km | 5:11 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Bareilly 231 km | 5:19 PM | same |
| Agra 244 km | 5:27 PM | 8 min later |
| Mathura 288 km | 5:28 PM | 9 min later |
| Varanasi 293 km | 5:10 PM | 9 min earlier |
| Gorakhpur 304 km | 5:06 PM | 13 min earlier |
| Faridabad 369 km | 5:28 PM | 9 min later |
| Noida 371 km | 5:27 PM | 8 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 Kanpur?
In Kanpur, sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:19 PM and usha arghya (sunrise) is at 6:28 AM (16 Nov) (Sunday, 15 November 2026).
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Kanpur?
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 Kanpur different from Delhi?
Yes. In Kanpur sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:19 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:28 PM (9 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 Kanpur (26.45° N, 80.33° 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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