Karva Chauth is on Thursday, 29 October 2026 in Bhagalpur. Moonrise: 7:45 PM. Times are for Bhagalpur’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Bhagalpur
| City | Moonrise | vs Bhagalpur |
|---|---|---|
| Bhagalpur | 7:45 PM | — |
| Darbhanga 149 km | 7:48 PM | 3 min later |
| Dhanbad 170 km | 7:52 PM | 7 min later |
| Muzaffarpur 189 km | 7:50 PM | 5 min later |
| Patna 190 km | 7:52 PM | 7 min later |
| Gaya 206 km | 7:55 PM | 10 min later |
| Ranchi 271 km | 7:58 PM | 13 min later |
| Jamshedpur 282 km | 7:55 PM | 10 min later |
| Kolkata 328 km | 7:47 PM | 2 min later |
| Gorakhpur 398 km | 7:56 PM | 11 min later |
| Varanasi 403 km | 8:02 PM | 17 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 Bhagalpur on Karva Chauth?
In Bhagalpur, moonrise is at 7:45 PM (Thursday, 29 October 2026).
When is Karva Chauth 2026 in Bhagalpur?
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 Bhagalpur different from Delhi?
Yes. In Bhagalpur moonrise is at 7:45 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 8:17 PM (32 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 Bhagalpur (25.24° N, 86.98° 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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