Karva Chauth is on Thursday, 29 October 2026 in Agra. Moonrise: 8:18 PM. Times are for Agra’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Agra
| City | Moonrise | vs Agra |
|---|---|---|
| Agra | 8:18 PM | — |
| Mathura 48 km | 8:18 PM | same |
| Gwalior 108 km | 8:20 PM | 2 min later |
| Faridabad 153 km | 8:17 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Noida 163 km | 8:16 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Gurugram 172 km | 8:18 PM | same |
| Ghaziabad 175 km | 8:16 PM | 2 min earlier |
| New Delhi 178 km | 8:17 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Bareilly 193 km | 8:08 PM | 10 min earlier |
| Meerut 203 km | 8:14 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Jaipur 222 km | 8:28 PM | 10 min later |
Karva Chauth: puja, story and rules
The full puja method, story, verses and common questions are on the main Karva Chauth page.
Frequently asked questions
What time will the moon rise in Agra on Karva Chauth?
In Agra, moonrise is at 8:18 PM (Thursday, 29 October 2026).
When is Karva Chauth 2026 in Agra?
Karva Chauth is on Thursday, 29 October 2026. Tithi: Kartik Krishna Chaturthi (Purnimanta) · Ashwin Krishna Chaturthi (Amanta). The date is the same across India, but the muhurat and moonrise differ from city to city.
Is the time in Agra different from Delhi?
Yes. In Agra moonrise is at 8:18 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 8:17 PM (1 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 Agra (27.18° N, 78.01° 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.
Karva Chauth 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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