Karva Chauth is on Thursday, 29 October 2026 in New Delhi. Moonrise: 8:17 PM. Times are for New Delhi’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near New Delhi
| City | Moonrise | vs New Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 8:17 PM | — |
| Noida 20 km | 8:16 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Ghaziabad 25 km | 8:16 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Gurugram 25 km | 8:18 PM | 1 min later |
| Faridabad 25 km | 8:17 PM | same |
| Meerut 64 km | 8:14 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Mathura 133 km | 8:18 PM | 1 min later |
| Haridwar 175 km | 8:09 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Agra 178 km | 8:18 PM | 1 min later |
| Rishikesh 193 km | 8:08 PM | 9 min earlier |
| Dehradun 205 km | 8:08 PM | 9 min earlier |
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 New Delhi on Karva Chauth?
In New Delhi, moonrise is at 8:17 PM (Thursday, 29 October 2026).
When is Karva Chauth 2026 in New Delhi?
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.
How accurate are these times?
They are calculated astronomically for New Delhi (28.61° N, 77.21° 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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