Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in Ranchi. Sandhya Arghya (sunset): 5:04 PM. Usha Arghya (sunrise): 6:03 AM (16 Nov). Times are for Ranchi’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Ranchi
| City | Evening arghya | vs Ranchi |
|---|---|---|
| Ranchi | 5:04 PM | — |
| Jamshedpur 109 km | 5:01 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Dhanbad 125 km | 4:59 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Gaya 164 km | 5:03 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Patna 251 km | 5:01 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Bhagalpur 271 km | 4:54 PM | 10 min earlier |
| Muzaffarpur 309 km | 4:59 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Darbhanga 318 km | 4:57 PM | 7 min earlier |
| Varanasi 323 km | 5:10 PM | 6 min later |
| Kolkata 324 km | 4:53 PM | 11 min earlier |
| Prayagraj 421 km | 5:14 PM | 10 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 Ranchi?
In Ranchi, sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:04 PM and usha arghya (sunrise) is at 6:03 AM (16 Nov) (Sunday, 15 November 2026).
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Ranchi?
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 Ranchi different from Delhi?
Yes. In Ranchi sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:04 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:28 PM (24 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 Ranchi (23.34° N, 85.31° 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
Something wrong? Report a mistake
