Karva Chauth is on Thursday, 29 October 2026 in Mumbai. Moonrise: 9:00 PM. Times are for Mumbai’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Mumbai
| City | Moonrise | vs Mumbai |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 9:00 PM | — |
| Pune 120 km | 8:58 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Surat 233 km | 8:55 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Ahmedabad 440 km | 8:52 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Indore 510 km | 8:39 PM | 21 min earlier |
| Ujjain 547 km | 8:38 PM | 22 min earlier |
| Udaipur 619 km | 8:43 PM | 17 min earlier |
| Hyderabad 621 km | 8:41 PM | 19 min earlier |
| Bhopal 661 km | 8:31 PM | 29 min earlier |
| Kota 749 km | 8:32 PM | 28 min earlier |
| Jodhpur 797 km | 8:41 PM | 19 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 Mumbai on Karva Chauth?
In Mumbai, moonrise is at 9:00 PM (Thursday, 29 October 2026).
When is Karva Chauth 2026 in Mumbai?
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 Mumbai different from Delhi?
Yes. In Mumbai moonrise is at 9:00 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 8:17 PM (43 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 Mumbai (19.08° N, 72.88° 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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