Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in Meerut. Sandhya Arghya (sunset): 5:25 PM. Usha Arghya (sunrise): 6:43 AM (16 Nov). Times are for Meerut’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Meerut
| City | Evening arghya | vs Meerut |
|---|---|---|
| Meerut | 5:25 PM | — |
| Ghaziabad 43 km | 5:27 PM | 2 min later |
| Noida 59 km | 5:27 PM | 2 min later |
| New Delhi 64 km | 5:28 PM | 3 min later |
| Faridabad 74 km | 5:28 PM | 3 min later |
| Gurugram 88 km | 5:29 PM | 4 min later |
| Mathura 166 km | 5:28 PM | 3 min later |
| Bareilly 182 km | 5:19 PM | 6 min earlier |
| Agra 203 km | 5:27 PM | 2 min later |
| Ludhiana 278 km | 5:29 PM | 4 min later |
| Kanpur 382 km | 5:19 PM | 6 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 Meerut?
In Meerut, sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:25 PM and usha arghya (sunrise) is at 6:43 AM (16 Nov) (Sunday, 15 November 2026).
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Meerut?
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 Meerut different from Delhi?
Yes. In Meerut sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:25 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:28 PM (3 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 Meerut (28.98° N, 77.71° 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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