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Karva Chauth Moonrise 2026
Karva Chauth 2026 falls on 1 November. Fasting wives break the fast after sighting the moon. Moonrise varies up to 1.5 hrs across India.
| City | Moonrise |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 8:09 PM |
| Mumbai | 8:43 PM |
| Bangalore | 8:22 PM |
| Chennai | 8:12 PM |
| Kolkata | 7:32 PM |
| Hyderabad | 8:18 PM |
| Pune | 8:38 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 8:50 PM |
| Jaipur | 8:18 PM |
| Lucknow | 7:55 PM |
| Chandigarh | 8:09 PM |
| Patna | 7:42 PM |
Approximate. Cloud cover, pollution and your altitude shift actual visibility by 5-15 minutes. Check sky conditions on the evening.
FAQ
Why does moonrise vary by city?
Moon rises at different times based on latitude / longitude. Eastern cities (Kolkata) see moonrise earlier; western (Mumbai, Ahmedabad) later. Difference can be up to 1.5 hours across India.
Cloudy night — what to do?
Traditionally, you can break fast at the calculated moonrise time even if not visually sighted. Some use moon visibility apps. Most pandits accept this in cloudy conditions.
Karva Chauth in southern India?
Predominantly North Indian. Increasingly observed by Punjabi / Marwari / North Indian families settled in the South. Local moonrise timing applies.