Karva Chauth is on Thursday, 29 October 2026 in Jammu. Moonrise: 8:14 PM. Times are for Jammu’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Jammu
| City | Moonrise | vs Jammu |
|---|---|---|
| Jammu | 8:14 PM | — |
| Amritsar 122 km | 8:18 PM | 4 min later |
| Ludhiana 224 km | 8:16 PM | 2 min later |
| Shimla 283 km | 8:10 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Chandigarh 287 km | 8:12 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Dehradun 403 km | 8:08 PM | 6 min earlier |
| Rishikesh 437 km | 8:08 PM | 6 min earlier |
| Haridwar 441 km | 8:09 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Meerut 497 km | 8:14 PM | same |
| New Delhi 510 km | 8:17 PM | 3 min later |
| Ghaziabad 515 km | 8:16 PM | 2 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 Jammu on Karva Chauth?
In Jammu, moonrise is at 8:14 PM (Thursday, 29 October 2026).
When is Karva Chauth 2026 in Jammu?
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 Jammu different from Delhi?
Yes. In Jammu moonrise is at 8:14 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 8:17 PM (3 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 Jammu (32.73° N, 74.86° 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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