New Delhi: Karwa Chauth will be observed on October 29 in India, while many Hindu communities in the US and Canada will celebrate it on October 28. Moonrise timings vary by city.
Karwa Chauth, a traditional Hindu festival observed primarily by married women, will be celebrated on Thursday, October 29, in India.
Women traditionally fast from sunrise to moonrise, praying for their husbands’ health, well-being and longevity. The fast is completed after sighting the Moon and performing the evening rituals.
Karwa Chauth 2026 Moonrise Timings in India
According to published city-wise Panchang timings, the Moon is expected to rise at approximately 8:17 pm in New Delhi, 9:00 pm in Mumbai, 7:47 pm in Kolkata, 8:06 pm in Lucknow, 8:28 pm in Jaipur, 7:52 pm in Patna, 8:41 pm in Hyderabad, 8:55 pm in Bengaluru and 8:31 pm in Bhopal. Timings are in Indian Standard Time (IST).
Moonrise Timings Around the World
Karwa Chauth falls on Wednesday, October 28, in the US and Canada, according to local festival calendars. Expected moonrise timings include 7:35 pm in New York, 7:27 pm in Chicago, 8:41 pm in Houston, 8:08 pm in San Francisco and 7:45 pm in Toronto.
In the UK, the festival will be observed on October 29, with London’s moonrise expected around 6:31 pm. Other timings include Dubai at 8:29 pm, Singapore at 10:02 pm and Sydney at 11:14 pm, all in local time.
Why Is Karwa Chauth Celebrated?
The festival is associated with devotion, marital commitment and prayers for a spouse’s long life. Traditions include eating sargi before sunrise, observing the day-long fast, worshipping Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha, and listening to the Karwa Chauth Vrat Katha.
In the evening, women view the Moon through a sieve, offer water and then break their fast, often with their husbands’ help.
Moonrise can differ by location, and clouds may affect visibility. Families should confirm their city’s local Panchang before planning the rituals.
