Karwa Chauth 2026: Date in India and Abroad, Moonrise and Fast Timings
Karwa Chauth 2026 is on Thursday 29 October in India. Kartika Krishna Chaturthi runs from about 1:08 AM to 10:12 PM IST, and Delhi moonrise is about 8:12 PM. In the USA and Canada it is Wednesday 28 October. The UK, the Gulf, Singapore and Australia keep Thursday 29 October. The fast runs from sunrise and is broken at moonrise in your own city.
Fast timings in India — Thursday 29 October 2026
Sunrise starts the fast and moonrise ends it. Times are IST, calculated for a flat horizon:
| City | Sunrise (fast begins) | Moonrise (fast ends) |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 6:30 AM | 8:12 PM |
| Chandigarh | 6:35 AM | 8:07 PM |
| Lucknow | 6:13 AM | 8:01 PM |
| Jaipur | 6:34 AM | 8:23 PM |
| Kolkata | 5:39 AM | 7:42 PM |
| Mumbai | 6:37 AM | 8:56 PM |
| Chennai | 6:01 AM | 8:39 PM |
| Bengaluru | 6:12 AM | 8:51 PM |
Date and moonrise abroad
The fast falls on the day when Chaturthi is running at local moonrise. Because the tithi begins in the afternoon of 28 October in North America, the fast there is a day earlier. Local time:
| Country / city | Date | Moonrise |
|---|---|---|
| USA — New York | Wed 28 Oct | 7:29 PM |
| USA — Chicago | Wed 28 Oct | 7:21 PM |
| USA — San Francisco | Wed 28 Oct | 8:02 PM |
| Canada — Toronto | Wed 28 Oct | 7:39 PM |
| Canada — Vancouver | Wed 28 Oct | 7:10 PM |
| UK — London | Thu 29 Oct | 6:22 PM |
| UAE — Dubai | Thu 29 Oct | 8:23 PM |
| Singapore | Thu 29 Oct | 9:57 PM |
| Australia — Sydney | Thu 29 Oct | 11:09 PM |
Daylight saving ends on 1 November in the USA and Canada and already ended on 25 October in the UK. The times above use the clocks in force on the day.
How the day runs
- Before sunrise: sargi, the pre-dawn meal traditionally given by the mother-in-law.
- Sunrise to moonrise: a nirjala fast, without food or water. Those with health conditions can keep a lighter version.
- Evening: the Karwa Chauth katha and puja of Gauri, Ganesha and the karwa (the clay pitcher).
- Moonrise: the Moon is seen through a sieve and offered arghya (water) from the karwa. The fast is then broken by the husband.
Karwa Chauth and your chart
The fast is timed by the Moon, which in Jyotish signifies the mind and emotional bond. In a birth chart, married life is read from the 7th house and its lord, Venus, Jupiter, the Navamsa (D9) and the running dasha. You can check compatibility with the free kundli matching tool, or see more under relationship astrology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the date of Karwa Chauth 2026?
In India, Karwa Chauth 2026 is on Thursday 29 October. Kartika Krishna Chaturthi runs from about 1:08 AM to 10:12 PM IST that day. In the USA and Canada it falls on Wednesday 28 October; in the UK, the Gulf, Singapore and Australia it is Thursday 29 October.
What time is moonrise on Karwa Chauth 2026 in Delhi?
About 8:12 PM IST on 29 October 2026. Moonrise is calculated for a flat horizon; buildings or haze can delay the actual sighting by a few minutes.
Why is Karwa Chauth on 28 October in the USA?
The fast is kept on the day when Chaturthi is running at moonrise. The tithi begins at about 1:08 AM IST on 29 October, which is the afternoon of 28 October in North America. So on the American evening of the 28th the Moon rises during Chaturthi.
How long is the Karwa Chauth fast in 2026?
The fast runs from sunrise to moonrise. In Delhi that is about 6:30 AM to 8:12 PM, roughly 13 hours 40 minutes. In Mumbai it is about 6:37 AM to 8:56 PM.
Can I check my marriage prospects or compatibility from my kundli?
Yes. Marriage harmony is read from the 7th house and its lord, Venus, Jupiter, the Navamsa (D9) and the running dasha. Start with a free kundli matching; for a personal reading, a consultation looks at both charts.