Karva Chauth 2026 moonrise time in Kuala Lumpur
The Moon rises at 10:02 PM in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Karva Chauth date. Here is everything you need for the fast.
Kuala Lumpur and India agree on the date this year.
Moonrise in Kuala Lumpur around Karva Chauth
| Date | Moonrise | Sunrise | Lunar day at moonrise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 7:57 PM | 6:56 AM | Krishna Dwitiya |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 8:58 PM | 6:56 AM | Krishna Tritiya |
| Thu, Oct 29 (India date) | 10:02 PM | 6:56 AM | Krishna Chaturthi |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 11:07 PM | 6:56 AM | Krishna Shashthi |
| Sat, Oct 31 | - | 6:56 AM | Shukla undefined |
Karva Chauth fast timings in Kuala Lumpur
| Sargi, finish before | 6:56 AM |
| Fast begins (sunrise) | 6:56 AM |
| Sunset, evening puja after | 6:57 PM |
| Moonrise, fast ends | 10:02 PM |
| Length of the fast | 15 hours 6 minutes |
All times are local time in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Next year, Karva Chauth is on Monday, October 18, 2027, with moonrise in Kuala Lumpur at 9:13 PM.
The Moon over Kuala Lumpur on Karva Chauth night
The Moon rises at 10:02 PM in the east-northeast (62°), 3 hours 5 minutes after sunset at 6:57 PM. It will be a waning gibbous, about 84% lit. It climbs slowly: an hour after rising it is only about 12° 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.
Back in India the Moon rises in New Delhi at 8:12 PM IST, which is 10:42 PM in Kuala Lumpur. So the Moon is up in Kuala Lumpur before it rises in India.
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Questions people ask
What time is moonrise in Kuala Lumpur on Karva Chauth 2026?
The Moon rises at 10:02 PM local time in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Is Karva Chauth on 28 or 29 October in Kuala Lumpur?
Thursday, October 29, 2026. Kuala Lumpur and India agree this year.
When should sargi be eaten in Kuala Lumpur?
Before sunrise, which is at 6:56 AM on Karva Chauth in Kuala Lumpur. Many families eat it in the hour before dawn.
How long is the Karva Chauth fast in Kuala Lumpur?
About 15 hours 6 minutes, from sunrise at 6:56 AM to moonrise at 10:02 PM.
What time is sunset in Kuala Lumpur on Karva Chauth?
Sunset is at 6:57 PM. The evening puja and katha are usually held after sunset, before the Moon rises at 10:02 PM.
When is Karva Chauth 2027 in Kuala Lumpur?
By the India date it is Monday, October 18, 2027, with moonrise in Kuala Lumpur at 9:13 PM.
What if it is cloudy in Kuala Lumpur?
Many families break the fast at the calculated moonrise time (10:02 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 Kuala Lumpur?
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.