Karva Chauth 2026 moonrise time in Perth
The Moon rises at 10:30 PM in Perth, Western Australia on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Karva Chauth date. Here is everything you need for the fast.
Perth and India agree on the date this year.
Moonrise in Perth around Karva Chauth
| Date | Moonrise | Sunrise | Lunar day at moonrise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 8:08 PM | 5:24 AM | Krishna Dwitiya |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 9:21 PM | 5:23 AM | Krishna Tritiya |
| Thu, Oct 29 (India date) | 10:30 PM | 5:22 AM | Krishna Chaturthi |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 11:32 PM | 5:21 AM | Krishna Shashthi |
| Sat, Oct 31 | - | 5:20 AM | Shukla undefined |
Karva Chauth fast timings in Perth
| Sargi, finish before | 5:22 AM |
| Fast begins (sunrise) | 5:22 AM |
| Sunset, evening puja after | 6:38 PM |
| Moonrise, fast ends | 10:30 PM |
| Length of the fast | 17 hours 8 minutes |
All times are local time in Perth, Western Australia on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Next year, Karva Chauth is on Monday, October 18, 2027, with moonrise in Perth at 9:31 PM.
The Moon over Perth on Karva Chauth night
The Moon rises at 10:30 PM in the east-northeast (57°), 3 hours 52 minutes after sunset at 6:38 PM. It will be a waning gibbous, about 84% lit. It climbs slowly: an hour after rising it is only about 9° 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 Perth. So the Moon is up in Perth before it rises in India.
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Questions people ask
What time is moonrise in Perth on Karva Chauth 2026?
The Moon rises at 10:30 PM local time in Perth, Western Australia on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Is Karva Chauth on 28 or 29 October in Perth?
Thursday, October 29, 2026. Perth and India agree this year.
When should sargi be eaten in Perth?
Before sunrise, which is at 5:22 AM on Karva Chauth in Perth. Many families eat it in the hour before dawn.
How long is the Karva Chauth fast in Perth?
About 17 hours 8 minutes, from sunrise at 5:22 AM to moonrise at 10:30 PM.
What time is sunset in Perth on Karva Chauth?
Sunset is at 6:38 PM. The evening puja and katha are usually held after sunset, before the Moon rises at 10:30 PM.
When is Karva Chauth 2027 in Perth?
By the India date it is Monday, October 18, 2027, with moonrise in Perth at 9:31 PM.
What if it is cloudy in Perth?
Many families break the fast at the calculated moonrise time (10:30 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 Perth?
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.