Karva Chauth is on Thursday, 29 October 2026 in Muzaffarpur. Moonrise: 7:50 PM. Times are for Muzaffarpur’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Muzaffarpur
| City | Moonrise | vs Muzaffarpur |
|---|---|---|
| Muzaffarpur | 7:50 PM | — |
| Darbhanga 53 km | 7:48 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Patna 63 km | 7:52 PM | 2 min later |
| Gaya 152 km | 7:55 PM | 5 min later |
| Bhagalpur 189 km | 7:45 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Gorakhpur 211 km | 7:56 PM | 6 min later |
| Varanasi 256 km | 8:02 PM | 12 min later |
| Dhanbad 280 km | 7:52 PM | 2 min later |
| Ranchi 309 km | 7:58 PM | 8 min later |
| Ayodhya 324 km | 8:01 PM | 11 min later |
| Prayagraj 360 km | 8:06 PM | 16 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 Muzaffarpur on Karva Chauth?
In Muzaffarpur, moonrise is at 7:50 PM (Thursday, 29 October 2026).
When is Karva Chauth 2026 in Muzaffarpur?
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 Muzaffarpur different from Delhi?
Yes. In Muzaffarpur moonrise is at 7:50 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 8:17 PM (27 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 Muzaffarpur (26.12° N, 85.36° 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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