Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in Mumbai. Sandhya Arghya (sunset): 6:00 PM. Usha Arghya (sunrise): 6:46 AM (16 Nov). Times are for Mumbai’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Mumbai
| City | Evening arghya | vs Mumbai |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 6:00 PM | — |
| Pune 120 km | 5:57 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Surat 233 km | 5:57 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Ahmedabad 440 km | 5:55 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Hyderabad 621 km | 5:40 PM | 20 min earlier |
| Bengaluru 845 km | 5:50 PM | 10 min earlier |
| Chennai 1033 km | 5:39 PM | 21 min earlier |
| Agra 1042 km | 5:27 PM | 33 min earlier |
| Mathura 1056 km | 5:28 PM | 32 min earlier |
| Kanpur 1120 km | 5:19 PM | 41 min earlier |
| Gurugram 1125 km | 5:29 PM | 31 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 Mumbai?
In Mumbai, sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 6:00 PM and usha arghya (sunrise) is at 6:46 AM (16 Nov) (Sunday, 15 November 2026).
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Mumbai?
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 Mumbai different from Delhi?
Yes. In Mumbai sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 6:00 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:28 PM (32 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 Mumbai (19.08° N, 72.88° 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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