Karva Chauth 2026 moonrise time in Manchester
The Moon rises at 6:15 PM in Manchester on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Karva Chauth date. Here is everything you need for the fast.
In Manchester the Chaturthi does not cover moonrise on either evening, so the India date of Thursday, October 29 is the one to keep.
Moonrise in Manchester around Karva Chauth
| Date | Moonrise | Sunrise | Lunar day at moonrise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | 4:20 PM | 6:56 AM | Krishna Pratipada |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 4:44 PM | 6:58 AM | Krishna Dwitiya |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 5:20 PM | 7:00 AM | Krishna Tritiya |
| Thu, Oct 29 (India date) | 6:15 PM | 7:02 AM | Krishna Panchami |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 7:30 PM | 7:04 AM | Krishna Shashthi |
Karva Chauth fast timings in Manchester
| Sargi, finish before | 7:02 AM |
| Fast begins (sunrise) | 7:02 AM |
| Sunset, evening puja after | 4:42 PM |
| Moonrise, fast ends | 6:15 PM |
| Length of the fast | 11 hours 13 minutes |
All times are local time in Manchester on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Next year, Karva Chauth is on Monday, October 18, 2027, with moonrise in Manchester at 6:47 PM.
The Moon over Manchester on Karva Chauth night
The Moon rises at 6:15 PM in the northeast (39°), 1 hour 33 minutes after sunset at 4:42 PM. It will be a waning gibbous, about 83% lit. It climbs slowly: an hour after rising it is only about 5° 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 2:42 PM in Manchester. So family in India usually break their fast before the Moon is up in Manchester.
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Questions people ask
What time is moonrise in Manchester on Karva Chauth 2026?
The Moon rises at 6:15 PM local time in Manchester on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Is Karva Chauth on 28 or 29 October in Manchester?
Thursday, October 29, 2026. The Chaturthi does not cover moonrise on either evening in Manchester, so the India date applies.
When should sargi be eaten in Manchester?
Before sunrise, which is at 7:02 AM on Karva Chauth in Manchester. Many families eat it in the hour before dawn.
How long is the Karva Chauth fast in Manchester?
About 11 hours 13 minutes, from sunrise at 7:02 AM to moonrise at 6:15 PM.
What time is sunset in Manchester on Karva Chauth?
Sunset is at 4:42 PM. The evening puja and katha are usually held after sunset, before the Moon rises at 6:15 PM.
When is Karva Chauth 2027 in Manchester?
By the India date it is Monday, October 18, 2027, with moonrise in Manchester at 6:47 PM.
What if it is cloudy in Manchester?
Many families break the fast at the calculated moonrise time (6:15 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 Manchester?
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.