Karva Chauth 2026 moonrise time in Chandigarh
The Moon rises at 8:07 PM in Chandigarh on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Karva Chauth date. Here is everything you need for the fast.
Chandigarh and India agree on the date this year.
Moonrise in Chandigarh around Karva Chauth
| Date | Moonrise | Sunrise | Lunar day at moonrise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 6:15 PM | 6:33 AM | Krishna Dwitiya |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 7:07 PM | 6:34 AM | Krishna Tritiya |
| Thu, Oct 29 (India date) | 8:07 PM | 6:35 AM | Krishna Chaturthi |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 9:14 PM | 6:35 AM | Krishna Shashthi |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 10:24 PM | 6:36 AM | Krishna Saptami |
Karva Chauth fast timings in Chandigarh
| Sargi, finish before | 6:35 AM |
| Fast begins (sunrise) | 6:35 AM |
| Sunset, evening puja after | 5:37 PM |
| Moonrise, fast ends | 8:07 PM |
| Length of the fast | 13 hours 32 minutes |
All times are local time in Chandigarh on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Next year, Karva Chauth is on Monday, October 18, 2027, with moonrise in Chandigarh at 7:26 PM.
The Moon over Chandigarh on Karva Chauth night
The Moon rises at 8:07 PM in the east-northeast (57°), 2 hours 30 minutes after sunset at 5:37 PM. It will be a waning gibbous, about 84% lit. It climbs slowly: an hour after rising it is only about 10° up, about one fist above the horizon at arm's length. Pick a spot with an open view to the east-northeast, such as a balcony, rooftop or park. Behind buildings the first sighting can come 15 to 40 minutes after the moonrise time.
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Questions people ask
What time is moonrise in Chandigarh on Karva Chauth 2026?
The Moon rises at 8:07 PM local time in Chandigarh on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Is Karva Chauth on 28 or 29 October in Chandigarh?
Thursday, October 29, 2026. Chandigarh and India agree this year.
When should sargi be eaten in Chandigarh?
Before sunrise, which is at 6:35 AM on Karva Chauth in Chandigarh. Many families eat it in the hour before dawn.
How long is the Karva Chauth fast in Chandigarh?
About 13 hours 32 minutes, from sunrise at 6:35 AM to moonrise at 8:07 PM.
What time is sunset in Chandigarh on Karva Chauth?
Sunset is at 5:37 PM. The evening puja and katha are usually held after sunset, before the Moon rises at 8:07 PM.
When is Karva Chauth 2027 in Chandigarh?
By the India date it is Monday, October 18, 2027, with moonrise in Chandigarh at 7:26 PM.
What if it is cloudy in Chandigarh?
Many families break the fast at the calculated moonrise time (8:07 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 Chandigarh?
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.