Karva Chauth 2026 moonrise time in Melbourne
The Moon rises at 11:49 PM in Melbourne, Victoria on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Karva Chauth date. Here is everything you need for the fast.
Melbourne and India agree on the date this year.
Moonrise in Melbourne around Karva Chauth
| Date | Moonrise | Sunrise | Lunar day at moonrise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 9:22 PM | 6:19 AM | Krishna Dwitiya |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 10:38 PM | 6:18 AM | Krishna Tritiya |
| Thu, Oct 29 (India date) | 11:49 PM | 6:17 AM | Krishna Chaturthi |
| Fri, Oct 30 | - | 6:15 AM | Shukla undefined |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 12:51 AM | 6:14 AM | Krishna Panchami |
Karva Chauth fast timings in Melbourne
| Sargi, finish before | 6:17 AM |
| Fast begins (sunrise) | 6:17 AM |
| Sunset, evening puja after | 7:51 PM |
| Moonrise, fast ends | 11:49 PM |
| Length of the fast | 17 hours 33 minutes |
All times are local time in Melbourne, Victoria on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Next year, Karva Chauth is on Monday, October 18, 2027, with moonrise in Melbourne at 10:47 PM.
The Moon over Melbourne on Karva Chauth night
The Moon rises at 11:49 PM in the northeast (54°), 3 hours 58 minutes after sunset at 7:51 PM. It will be a waning gibbous, about 85% 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 1:42 AM in Melbourne on Fri, Oct 30. So the Moon is up in Melbourne before it rises in India.
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Questions people ask
What time is moonrise in Melbourne on Karva Chauth 2026?
The Moon rises at 11:49 PM local time in Melbourne, Victoria on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Is Karva Chauth on 28 or 29 October in Melbourne?
Thursday, October 29, 2026. Melbourne and India agree this year.
When should sargi be eaten in Melbourne?
Before sunrise, which is at 6:17 AM on Karva Chauth in Melbourne. Many families eat it in the hour before dawn.
How long is the Karva Chauth fast in Melbourne?
About 17 hours 33 minutes, from sunrise at 6:17 AM to moonrise at 11:49 PM.
What time is sunset in Melbourne on Karva Chauth?
Sunset is at 7:51 PM. The evening puja and katha are usually held after sunset, before the Moon rises at 11:49 PM.
When is Karva Chauth 2027 in Melbourne?
By the India date it is Monday, October 18, 2027, with moonrise in Melbourne at 10:47 PM.
What if it is cloudy in Melbourne?
Many families break the fast at the calculated moonrise time (11:49 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 Melbourne?
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.