Karwa Chauth 2026 Moonrise Time: Check When Moon Will Rise in Agra, Meerut, Kanpur, Puja Muhurat & Vrat Timing

Karwa Chauth 2026 is being observed on Thursday, October 29, and married women across Uttar Pradesh are preparing for the traditional day-long fast. From Agra and Meerut to Kanpur, devotees are eager to know when the Moon will rise, when to perform the Karwa Chauth puja and what time they can break their fast.

The Moonrise time is especially important on Karwa Chauth because women traditionally complete their fast after sighting the Moon and offering arghya. However, the exact Chandrodaya time varies from city to city, making it important to check the local timings before beginning the evening rituals.

Here is a city-wise guide to Karwa Chauth 2026 Moonrise Time in Agra, Meerut and Kanpur, along with the puja muhurat, fasting timings, rituals and other important details.

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Karwa Chauth 2026: Date and Important Timings

All timings are in Indian Standard Time (IST).

• Karwa Chauth date: Thursday, October 29, 2026

• Agra Moonrise : Around 8:18 PM

• Meerut Moonrise: Around 8:14 PM

• Kanpur Moonrise: Around 8:10 PM

• Agra Puja Muhurat: 5:37 PM–6:54 PM

• Meerut Puja Muhurat: 5:36 PM–6:53 PM

• Kanpur Puja Muhurat: Around 5:29 PM–6:45 PM

Karwa Chauth 2026 Moonrise Time in Agra

Women observing Karwa Chauth in Agra can expect the Moon to rise at approximately 8:18 PM on October 29, 2026. The puja muhurat is from 5:37 PM to 6:54 PM, according to the city’s Panchang timings. 

• Moonrise time: Around 8:18 PM

• Puja muhurat: 5:37 PM to 6:54 PM

• Fasting time: Approximately 6:26 AM to 8:18 PM

Women can perform the evening puja during the prescribed muhurat and complete the traditional Moon-sighting rituals when the Moon becomes visible.

Karwa Chauth 2026 Moonrise Time in Meerut

In Meerut, the Moon is expected to rise at approximately 8:14 PM. The city’s Karwa Chauth puja muhurat is scheduled from 5:36 PM to 6:53 PM.