Karva Chauth 2026 moonrise time in Riyadh
The Moon rises at 8:00 PM in Riyadh on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Karva Chauth date. Here is everything you need for the fast.
In Riyadh the Chaturthi does not cover moonrise on either evening, so the India date of Thursday, October 29 is the one to keep.
Moonrise in Riyadh around Karva Chauth
| Date | Moonrise | Sunrise | Lunar day at moonrise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | 5:16 PM | 5:56 AM | Krishna Pratipada |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 6:04 PM | 5:57 AM | Krishna Dwitiya |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 6:58 PM | 5:57 AM | Krishna Tritiya |
| Thu, Oct 29 (India date) | 8:00 PM | 5:58 AM | Krishna Panchami |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 9:07 PM | 5:58 AM | Krishna Shashthi |
Karva Chauth fast timings in Riyadh
| Sargi, finish before | 5:58 AM |
| Fast begins (sunrise) | 5:58 AM |
| Sunset, evening puja after | 5:15 PM |
| Moonrise, fast ends | 8:00 PM |
| Length of the fast | 14 hours 3 minutes |
All times are local time in Riyadh on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Next year, Karva Chauth is on Monday, October 18, 2027, with moonrise in Riyadh at 7:16 PM.
The Moon over Riyadh on Karva Chauth night
The Moon rises at 8:00 PM in the east-northeast (59°), 2 hours 46 minutes after sunset at 5:15 PM. It will be a waning gibbous, about 83% lit. It climbs slowly: an hour after rising it is only about 11° 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 5:42 PM in Riyadh. So family in India usually break their fast before the Moon is up in Riyadh.
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Questions people ask
What time is moonrise in Riyadh on Karva Chauth 2026?
The Moon rises at 8:00 PM local time in Riyadh on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Is Karva Chauth on 28 or 29 October in Riyadh?
Thursday, October 29, 2026. The Chaturthi does not cover moonrise on either evening in Riyadh, so the India date applies.
When should sargi be eaten in Riyadh?
Before sunrise, which is at 5:58 AM on Karva Chauth in Riyadh. Many families eat it in the hour before dawn.
How long is the Karva Chauth fast in Riyadh?
About 14 hours 3 minutes, from sunrise at 5:58 AM to moonrise at 8:00 PM.
What time is sunset in Riyadh on Karva Chauth?
Sunset is at 5:15 PM. The evening puja and katha are usually held after sunset, before the Moon rises at 8:00 PM.
When is Karva Chauth 2027 in Riyadh?
By the India date it is Monday, October 18, 2027, with moonrise in Riyadh at 7:16 PM.
What if it is cloudy in Riyadh?
Many families break the fast at the calculated moonrise time (8:00 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 Riyadh?
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.