Karva Chauth is on Thursday, 29 October 2026 in Amritsar. Moonrise: 8:18 PM. Times are for Amritsar’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Amritsar
| City | Moonrise | vs Amritsar |
|---|---|---|
| Amritsar | 8:18 PM | — |
| Jammu 122 km | 8:14 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Ludhiana 124 km | 8:16 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Chandigarh 207 km | 8:12 PM | 6 min earlier |
| Shimla 226 km | 8:10 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Dehradun 335 km | 8:08 PM | 10 min earlier |
| Haridwar 366 km | 8:09 PM | 9 min earlier |
| Rishikesh 367 km | 8:08 PM | 10 min earlier |
| Meerut 401 km | 8:14 PM | 4 min earlier |
| New Delhi 404 km | 8:17 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Gurugram 409 km | 8:18 PM | same |
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 Amritsar on Karva Chauth?
In Amritsar, moonrise is at 8:18 PM (Thursday, 29 October 2026).
When is Karva Chauth 2026 in Amritsar?
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 Amritsar different from Delhi?
Yes. In Amritsar 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 Amritsar (31.63° N, 74.87° 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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