🌙 Karva Chauth 2026 Moonrise Time — New Delhi
Thursday, 29 October 2026 · Delhi · Fast ends at moonrise below.
Sunrise (sargi ends)
6:31 am
Puja muhurat (approx)
5:30 pm – 6:35 pm (approx)
Moonrise — fast ends
8:01 pm
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The Karva Chauth nirjala fast in New Delhi runs from sunrise (6:31 am IST) until moonrise (8:01 pm IST) — about 13h 30m without food or water. Women break the fast after sighting the moon through a sieve and offering arghya.
Plan for the day in New Delhi
| Time (IST) | What happens |
|---|---|
| Before 6:31 am | Eat sargi; fast begins |
| Daytime | Nirjala fast — no food or water |
| 5:30 pm – 6:35 pm (approx) | Evening puja — Karva Mata, Gauri, Ganesh ji |
| 8:01 pm | Moon sighted — arghya, then break fast |
Moonrise in cities near New Delhi
Noida
8:01 pm
ISTGhaziabad
8:00 pm
ISTGurugram
8:03 pm
ISTFaridabad
8:01 pm
ISTAgra
8:02 pm
ISTDehradun
7:52 pm
ISTFrequently asked questions — New Delhi
What is the moonrise time on Karva Chauth 2026 in New Delhi?
In New Delhi, the moon rises at approximately 8:01 pm IST on Karva Chauth, Thursday, 29 October 2026. The fast is broken after sighting the moon.
What time does the Karva Chauth fast start and end in New Delhi?
In New Delhi the nirjala fast begins with sargi before sunrise (6:31 am IST) and ends at moonrise (8:01 pm IST) — about 13h 30m without food or water.
When is the Karva Chauth puja muhurat in New Delhi?
The evening puja muhurat in New Delhi is approximately 5:30 pm – 6:35 pm IST, roughly the window after sunset and before moonrise. Confirm with your local panchang.
Times are computed for the centre of New Delhi. Your exact location, buildings and the horizon can shift the moment you actually see the moon by a few minutes. Step out early and confirm with your family panchang.