Karva Chauth is on Thursday, 29 October 2026 in Lucknow. Moonrise: 8:06 PM. Times are for Lucknow’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Lucknow
| City | Moonrise | vs Lucknow |
|---|---|---|
| Lucknow | 8:06 PM | — |
| Kanpur 75 km | 8:10 PM | 4 min later |
| Ayodhya 125 km | 8:01 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Prayagraj 181 km | 8:06 PM | same |
| Bareilly 226 km | 8:08 PM | 2 min later |
| Gorakhpur 241 km | 7:56 PM | 10 min earlier |
| Varanasi 264 km | 8:02 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Gwalior 284 km | 8:20 PM | 14 min later |
| Agra 293 km | 8:18 PM | 12 min later |
| Mathura 332 km | 8:18 PM | 12 min later |
| Noida 397 km | 8:16 PM | 10 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 Lucknow on Karva Chauth?
In Lucknow, moonrise is at 8:06 PM (Thursday, 29 October 2026).
When is Karva Chauth 2026 in Lucknow?
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 Lucknow different from Delhi?
Yes. In Lucknow moonrise is at 8:06 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 8:17 PM (11 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 Lucknow (26.85° N, 80.95° 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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