Karva Chauth is on Thursday, 29 October 2026 in Mathura. Moonrise: 8:18 PM. Times are for Mathura’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Mathura
| City | Moonrise | vs Mathura |
|---|---|---|
| Mathura | 8:18 PM | — |
| Agra 48 km | 8:18 PM | same |
| Faridabad 108 km | 8:17 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Noida 119 km | 8:16 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Gurugram 125 km | 8:18 PM | same |
| Ghaziabad 133 km | 8:16 PM | 2 min earlier |
| New Delhi 133 km | 8:17 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Gwalior 150 km | 8:20 PM | 2 min later |
| Meerut 166 km | 8:14 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Jaipur 197 km | 8:28 PM | 10 min later |
| Bareilly 198 km | 8:08 PM | 10 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 Mathura on Karva Chauth?
In Mathura, moonrise is at 8:18 PM (Thursday, 29 October 2026).
When is Karva Chauth 2026 in Mathura?
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 Mathura different from Delhi?
Yes. In Mathura moonrise is at 8:18 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 8:17 PM (1 min earlier 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 Mathura (27.49° N, 77.67° 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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