Karva Chauth 2026 moonrise time in Auckland
The Moon rises at 11:41 PM in Auckland on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Karva Chauth date. Here is everything you need for the fast.
Auckland and India agree on the date this year.
Moonrise in Auckland around Karva Chauth
| Date | Moonrise | Sunrise | Lunar day at moonrise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 9:14 PM | 6:21 AM | Krishna Dwitiya |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 10:30 PM | 6:20 AM | Krishna Tritiya |
| Thu, Oct 29 (India date) | 11:41 PM | 6:19 AM | Krishna Chaturthi |
| Fri, Oct 30 | - | 6:18 AM | Shukla undefined |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 12:43 AM | 6:17 AM | Krishna Panchami |
Karva Chauth fast timings in Auckland
| Sargi, finish before | 6:19 AM |
| Fast begins (sunrise) | 6:19 AM |
| Sunset, evening puja after | 7:50 PM |
| Moonrise, fast ends | 11:41 PM |
| Length of the fast | 17 hours 22 minutes |
All times are local time in Auckland on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Next year, Karva Chauth is on Monday, October 18, 2027, with moonrise in Auckland at 10:39 PM.
The Moon over Auckland on Karva Chauth night
The Moon rises at 11:41 PM in the northeast (54°), 3 hours 51 minutes after sunset at 7:50 PM. It will be a waning gibbous, about 86% lit. It climbs slowly: an hour after rising it is only about 8° up, about one fist above the horizon at arm's length. Pick a spot with an open view to the northeast, such as a balcony, rooftop or park. Behind buildings the first sighting can come 15 to 40 minutes after the moonrise time.
Back in India the Moon rises in New Delhi at 8:12 PM IST, which is 3:42 AM in Auckland on Fri, Oct 30. So the Moon is up in Auckland before it rises in India.
Why Karva Chauth ends at moonrise, and the story of the false moon
Questions people ask
What time is moonrise in Auckland on Karva Chauth 2026?
The Moon rises at 11:41 PM local time in Auckland on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Is Karva Chauth on 28 or 29 October in Auckland?
Thursday, October 29, 2026. Auckland and India agree this year.
When should sargi be eaten in Auckland?
Before sunrise, which is at 6:19 AM on Karva Chauth in Auckland. Many families eat it in the hour before dawn.
How long is the Karva Chauth fast in Auckland?
About 17 hours 22 minutes, from sunrise at 6:19 AM to moonrise at 11:41 PM.
What time is sunset in Auckland on Karva Chauth?
Sunset is at 7:50 PM. The evening puja and katha are usually held after sunset, before the Moon rises at 11:41 PM.
When is Karva Chauth 2027 in Auckland?
By the India date it is Monday, October 18, 2027, with moonrise in Auckland at 10:39 PM.
What if it is cloudy in Auckland?
Many families break the fast at the calculated moonrise time (11:41 PM) when clouds hide the Moon, or once the Moon has had time to clear nearby buildings. Follow your family tradition or temple.
Is this moonrise time right for the suburbs of Auckland?
Within a few minutes. Moonrise shifts by about one minute for every 20 km you go east or west, and hills or tall buildings can delay the first sighting by several minutes. For another place, use your own location on the Karva Chauth page.