Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in Surat. Sandhya Arghya (sunset): 5:57 PM. Usha Arghya (sunrise): 6:50 AM (16 Nov). Times are for Surat’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Surat
| City | Evening arghya | vs Surat |
|---|---|---|
| Surat | 5:57 PM | — |
| Ahmedabad 208 km | 5:55 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Mumbai 233 km | 6:00 PM | 3 min later |
| Pune 314 km | 5:57 PM | same |
| Hyderabad 728 km | 5:40 PM | 17 min earlier |
| Agra 849 km | 5:27 PM | 30 min earlier |
| Mathura 857 km | 5:28 PM | 29 min earlier |
| Gurugram 914 km | 5:29 PM | 28 min earlier |
| Faridabad 923 km | 5:28 PM | 29 min earlier |
| New Delhi 938 km | 5:28 PM | 29 min earlier |
| Noida 939 km | 5:27 PM | 30 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 Surat?
In Surat, sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:57 PM and usha arghya (sunrise) is at 6:50 AM (16 Nov) (Sunday, 15 November 2026).
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Surat?
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 Surat different from Delhi?
Yes. In Surat sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:57 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:28 PM (29 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 Surat (21.17° N, 72.83° 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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