Karva Chauth is on Thursday, 29 October 2026 in Kolkata. Moonrise: 7:47 PM. Times are for Kolkata’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Kolkata
| City | Moonrise | vs Kolkata |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 7:47 PM | — |
| Jamshedpur 223 km | 7:55 PM | 8 min later |
| Dhanbad 240 km | 7:52 PM | 5 min later |
| Ranchi 324 km | 7:58 PM | 11 min later |
| Bhagalpur 328 km | 7:45 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Gaya 422 km | 7:55 PM | 8 min later |
| Patna 469 km | 7:52 PM | 5 min later |
| Darbhanga 470 km | 7:48 PM | 1 min later |
| Muzaffarpur 498 km | 7:50 PM | 3 min later |
| Varanasi 627 km | 8:02 PM | 15 min later |
| Gorakhpur 686 km | 7:56 PM | 9 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 Kolkata on Karva Chauth?
In Kolkata, moonrise is at 7:47 PM (Thursday, 29 October 2026).
When is Karva Chauth 2026 in Kolkata?
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 Kolkata different from Delhi?
Yes. In Kolkata moonrise is at 7:47 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 8:17 PM (30 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 Kolkata (22.57° N, 88.36° 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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