Karva Chauth 2026 falls on Thursday, October 29 in India. For North America specifically, some panchang calculations place the observance a day earlier, on Wednesday, October 28, since the relevant Chaturthi tithi may already be prevailing at moonrise there a day sooner local time. Check which date your family’s local panchang or community follows, since sources genuinely differ on this point, the same way festival dates can shift by a day for other reasons.
Approximate moonrise times
Based on published panchang calculations for the 2026 observance:
- New York: around 7:32 PM local time
- Toronto: around 7:36 PM local time
- London: around 5:52 PM local time
- Dubai: around 7:58 PM local time
- Delhi, for reference: around 8:18-8:29 PM IST
These are approximate; actual moonrise can vary by a few minutes depending on your exact location and the calculation source.
Fasting window
The nirjala (waterless) fast traditionally runs from sunrise to moonrise. Confirm your local sunrise and expected moonrise window a day or two ahead so the fast’s timing is clear in advance.
Confirm for your exact city
Use the panchang page with your city selected to confirm the tithi and general timing; for the precise moonrise minute, cross-check with a local astronomical source or app close to the date.
This information is descriptive.