Karva Chauth 2026 moonrise time in Los Angeles
The Moon rises at 9:02 PM in Los Angeles, California 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 Los Angeles) the day would be Wednesday, October 28, with moonrise at 7:58 PM. Most families abroad keep the India date; follow your family or temple.
Moonrise in Los Angeles around Karva Chauth
| Date | Moonrise | Sunrise | Lunar day at moonrise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | 6:17 PM | 7:07 AM | Krishna Pratipada |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 7:03 PM | 7:08 AM | Krishna Tritiya |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 7:58 PM | 7:09 AM | Krishna Chaturthi |
| Thu, Oct 29 (India date) | 9:02 PM | 7:10 AM | Krishna Panchami |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 10:12 PM | 7:10 AM | Krishna Shashthi |
Karva Chauth fast timings in Los Angeles
| Sargi, finish before | 7:10 AM |
| Fast begins (sunrise) | 7:10 AM |
| Sunset, evening puja after | 6:02 PM |
| Moonrise, fast ends | 9:02 PM |
| Length of the fast | 13 hours 52 minutes |
All times are local time in Los Angeles, California on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Next year, Karva Chauth is on Monday, October 18, 2027, with moonrise in Los Angeles at 8:14 PM.
The Moon over Los Angeles on Karva Chauth night
The Moon rises at 9:02 PM in the northeast (56°), 3 hours 0 minutes after sunset at 6:02 PM. It will be a waning gibbous, about 79% 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 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 7:42 AM in Los Angeles. So family in India usually break their fast before the Moon is up in Los Angeles.
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Questions people ask
What time is moonrise in Los Angeles on Karva Chauth 2026?
The Moon rises at 9:02 PM local time in Los Angeles, California on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Is Karva Chauth on 28 or 29 October in Los Angeles?
Most families keep the India date, Thursday, October 29, 2026 (moonrise 9:02 PM). By the local moonrise rule it would be Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with moonrise at 7:58 PM. Follow your family or temple.
When should sargi be eaten in Los Angeles?
Before sunrise, which is at 7:10 AM on Karva Chauth in Los Angeles. Many families eat it in the hour before dawn.
How long is the Karva Chauth fast in Los Angeles?
About 13 hours 52 minutes, from sunrise at 7:10 AM to moonrise at 9:02 PM.
What time is sunset in Los Angeles on Karva Chauth?
Sunset is at 6:02 PM. The evening puja and katha are usually held after sunset, before the Moon rises at 9:02 PM.
When is Karva Chauth 2027 in Los Angeles?
By the India date it is Monday, October 18, 2027, with moonrise in Los Angeles at 8:14 PM.
What if it is cloudy in Los Angeles?
Many families break the fast at the calculated moonrise time (9:02 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 Los Angeles?
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.