Karva Chauth 2026 moonrise time in Kolkata
The Moon rises at 7:42 PM in Kolkata on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Karva Chauth date. Here is everything you need for the fast.
Kolkata and India agree on the date this year.
Moonrise in Kolkata around Karva Chauth
| Date | Moonrise | Sunrise | Lunar day at moonrise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 5:46 PM | 5:38 AM | Krishna Dwitiya |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 6:41 PM | 5:38 AM | Krishna Tritiya |
| Thu, Oct 29 (India date) | 7:42 PM | 5:39 AM | Krishna Chaturthi |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 8:48 PM | 5:39 AM | Krishna Shashthi |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 9:55 PM | 5:40 AM | Krishna Saptami |
Karva Chauth fast timings in Kolkata
| Sargi, finish before | 5:39 AM |
| Fast begins (sunrise) | 5:39 AM |
| Sunset, evening puja after | 5:01 PM |
| Moonrise, fast ends | 7:42 PM |
| Length of the fast | 14 hours 3 minutes |
All times are local time in Kolkata on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Next year, Karva Chauth is on Monday, October 18, 2027, with moonrise in Kolkata at 6:58 PM.
The Moon over Kolkata on Karva Chauth night
The Moon rises at 7:42 PM in the east-northeast (60°), 2 hours 41 minutes after sunset at 5:01 PM. It will be a waning gibbous, about 84% lit. It climbs slowly: an hour after rising it is only about 11° 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 Kolkata on Karva Chauth 2026?
The Moon rises at 7:42 PM local time in Kolkata on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Is Karva Chauth on 28 or 29 October in Kolkata?
Thursday, October 29, 2026. Kolkata and India agree this year.
When should sargi be eaten in Kolkata?
Before sunrise, which is at 5:39 AM on Karva Chauth in Kolkata. Many families eat it in the hour before dawn.
How long is the Karva Chauth fast in Kolkata?
About 14 hours 3 minutes, from sunrise at 5:39 AM to moonrise at 7:42 PM.
What time is sunset in Kolkata on Karva Chauth?
Sunset is at 5:01 PM. The evening puja and katha are usually held after sunset, before the Moon rises at 7:42 PM.
When is Karva Chauth 2027 in Kolkata?
By the India date it is Monday, October 18, 2027, with moonrise in Kolkata at 6:58 PM.
What if it is cloudy in Kolkata?
Many families break the fast at the calculated moonrise time (7:42 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 Kolkata?
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.