Karva Chauth 2026 moonrise time in Chicago
The Moon rises at 8:24 PM in Chicago, Illinois on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Karva Chauth date. Here is everything you need for the fast.
By the local moonrise rule (Chaturthi at moonrise in Chicago) the day would be Wednesday, October 28, with moonrise at 7:21 PM. Most families abroad keep the India date; follow your family or temple.
Moonrise in Chicago around Karva Chauth
| Date | Moonrise | Sunrise | Lunar day at moonrise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | 5:51 PM | 7:15 AM | Krishna Pratipada |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 6:30 PM | 7:17 AM | Krishna Tritiya |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 7:21 PM | 7:18 AM | Krishna Chaturthi |
| Thu, Oct 29 (India date) | 8:24 PM | 7:19 AM | Krishna Panchami |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 9:36 PM | 7:20 AM | Krishna Shashthi |
Karva Chauth fast timings in Chicago
| Sargi, finish before | 7:19 AM |
| Fast begins (sunrise) | 7:19 AM |
| Sunset, evening puja after | 5:48 PM |
| Moonrise, fast ends | 8:24 PM |
| Length of the fast | 13 hours 5 minutes |
All times are local time in Chicago, Illinois on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Next year, Karva Chauth is on Monday, October 18, 2027, with moonrise in Chicago at 7:40 PM.
The Moon over Chicago on Karva Chauth night
The Moon rises at 8:24 PM in the northeast (52°), 2 hours 36 minutes after sunset at 5:48 PM. It will be a waning gibbous, about 80% 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 9:42 AM in Chicago. So family in India usually break their fast before the Moon is up in Chicago.
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Questions people ask
What time is moonrise in Chicago on Karva Chauth 2026?
The Moon rises at 8:24 PM local time in Chicago, Illinois on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Is Karva Chauth on 28 or 29 October in Chicago?
Most families keep the India date, Thursday, October 29, 2026 (moonrise 8:24 PM). By the local moonrise rule it would be Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with moonrise at 7:21 PM. Follow your family or temple.
When should sargi be eaten in Chicago?
Before sunrise, which is at 7:19 AM on Karva Chauth in Chicago. Many families eat it in the hour before dawn.
How long is the Karva Chauth fast in Chicago?
About 13 hours 5 minutes, from sunrise at 7:19 AM to moonrise at 8:24 PM.
What time is sunset in Chicago on Karva Chauth?
Sunset is at 5:48 PM. The evening puja and katha are usually held after sunset, before the Moon rises at 8:24 PM.
When is Karva Chauth 2027 in Chicago?
By the India date it is Monday, October 18, 2027, with moonrise in Chicago at 7:40 PM.
What if it is cloudy in Chicago?
Many families break the fast at the calculated moonrise time (8:24 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 Chicago?
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.