Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in Kolkata. Sandhya Arghya (sunset): 4:53 PM. Usha Arghya (sunrise): 5:50 AM (16 Nov). Times are for Kolkata’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Kolkata
| City | Evening arghya | vs Kolkata |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 4:53 PM | — |
| Jamshedpur 223 km | 5:01 PM | 8 min later |
| Dhanbad 240 km | 4:59 PM | 6 min later |
| Ranchi 324 km | 5:04 PM | 11 min later |
| Bhagalpur 328 km | 4:54 PM | 1 min later |
| Gaya 422 km | 5:03 PM | 10 min later |
| Siliguri 462 km | 4:46 PM | 7 min earlier |
| Patna 469 km | 5:01 PM | 8 min later |
| Darbhanga 470 km | 4:57 PM | 4 min later |
| Muzaffarpur 498 km | 4:59 PM | 6 min later |
| Varanasi 627 km | 5:10 PM | 17 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 Kolkata?
In Kolkata, sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 4:53 PM and usha arghya (sunrise) is at 5:50 AM (16 Nov) (Sunday, 15 November 2026).
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Kolkata?
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 Kolkata different from Delhi?
Yes. In Kolkata sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 4:53 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:28 PM (35 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 Kolkata (22.57° N, 88.36° 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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