Karva Chauth is on Thursday, 29 October 2026 in Pune. Moonrise: 8:58 PM. Times are for Pune’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Pune
| City | Moonrise | vs Pune |
|---|---|---|
| Pune | 8:58 PM | — |
| Mumbai 120 km | 9:00 PM | 2 min later |
| Surat 314 km | 8:55 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Hyderabad 506 km | 8:41 PM | 17 min earlier |
| Indore 511 km | 8:39 PM | 19 min earlier |
| Ahmedabad 518 km | 8:52 PM | 6 min earlier |
| Ujjain 555 km | 8:38 PM | 20 min earlier |
| Bhopal 643 km | 8:31 PM | 27 min earlier |
| Udaipur 675 km | 8:43 PM | 15 min earlier |
| Bengaluru 735 km | 8:55 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Kota 773 km | 8:32 PM | 26 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 Pune on Karva Chauth?
In Pune, moonrise is at 8:58 PM (Thursday, 29 October 2026).
When is Karva Chauth 2026 in Pune?
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 Pune different from Delhi?
Yes. In Pune moonrise is at 8:58 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 8:17 PM (41 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 Pune (18.52° N, 73.86° 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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