Karva Chauth is on Thursday, 29 October 2026 in Meerut. Moonrise: 8:14 PM. Times are for Meerut’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Meerut
| City | Moonrise | vs Meerut |
|---|---|---|
| Meerut | 8:14 PM | — |
| Ghaziabad 43 km | 8:16 PM | 2 min later |
| Noida 59 km | 8:16 PM | 2 min later |
| New Delhi 64 km | 8:17 PM | 3 min later |
| Faridabad 74 km | 8:17 PM | 3 min later |
| Gurugram 88 km | 8:18 PM | 4 min later |
| Haridwar 116 km | 8:09 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Rishikesh 134 km | 8:08 PM | 6 min earlier |
| Dehradun 151 km | 8:08 PM | 6 min earlier |
| Mathura 166 km | 8:18 PM | 4 min later |
| Bareilly 182 km | 8:08 PM | 6 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 Meerut on Karva Chauth?
In Meerut, moonrise is at 8:14 PM (Thursday, 29 October 2026).
When is Karva Chauth 2026 in Meerut?
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 Meerut different from Delhi?
Yes. In Meerut 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 Meerut (28.98° N, 77.71° 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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