Karva Chauth 2026 in the USA — date and moonrise by city
Karva Chauth 2026 USA: 2026-10-28. India date: 2026-10-29 (some cities differ). Nirjala vrat ends after local moonrise — not Delhi's clock.
USA date
Local civil date2026-10-28
India civil date2026-10-29
Key windowLocal moonrise (parana)
Timings by city
| City | Local date | Key window | Tithi (local) | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkDiffers from India | 2026-10-28 | Local moonrise (parana)Moonrise 19:29 Eastern Time | चतुर्थी (कृ)15:38 – 12:42 | Festival · Panchang |
| ChicagoDiffers from India | 2026-10-28 | Local moonrise (parana)Moonrise 19:21 Central Time | चतुर्थी (कृ)14:38 – 11:42 | Festival · Panchang |
| HoustonDiffers from India | 2026-10-28 | Local moonrise (parana)Moonrise 20:36 Central Time | चतुर्थी (कृ)14:38 – 11:42 | Festival · Panchang |
| San JoseDiffers from India | 2026-10-28 | Local moonrise (parana)Moonrise 20:01 Pacific Time | चतुर्थी (कृ)12:38 – 09:42 | Festival · Panchang |
| EdisonDiffers from India | 2026-10-28 | Local moonrise (parana)Moonrise 19:32 Eastern Time | चतुर्थी (कृ)15:38 – 12:42 | Festival · Panchang |
| DallasDiffers from India | 2026-10-28 | Local moonrise (parana)Moonrise 20:33 Central Time | चतुर्थी (कृ)14:38 – 11:42 | Festival · Panchang |
| Washington, D.C.Differs from India | 2026-10-28 | Local moonrise (parana)Moonrise 19:49 Eastern Time | चतुर्थी (कृ)15:38 – 12:42 | Festival · Panchang |
| AtlantaDiffers from India | 2026-10-28 | Local moonrise (parana)Moonrise 20:38 Eastern Time | चतुर्थी (कृ)15:38 – 12:42 | Festival · Panchang |
| Jersey CityDiffers from India | 2026-10-28 | Local moonrise (parana)Moonrise 19:29 Eastern Time | चतुर्थी (कृ)15:38 – 12:42 | Festival · Panchang |
| Los AngelesDiffers from India | 2026-10-28 | Local moonrise (parana)Moonrise 19:58 Pacific Time | चतुर्थी (कृ)12:38 – 09:42 | Festival · Panchang |
| SeattleDiffers from India | 2026-10-28 | Local moonrise (parana)Moonrise 19:17 Pacific Time | चतुर्थी (कृ)12:38 – 09:42 | Festival · Panchang |
| PhiladelphiaDiffers from India | 2026-10-28 | Local moonrise (parana)Moonrise 19:37 Eastern Time | चतुर्थी (कृ)15:38 – 12:42 | Festival · Panchang |
| San FranciscoDiffers from India | 2026-10-28 | Local moonrise (parana)Moonrise 20:02 Pacific Time | चतुर्थी (कृ)12:38 – 09:42 | Festival · Panchang |
| BostonDiffers from India | 2026-10-28 | Local moonrise (parana)Moonrise 19:10 Eastern Time | चतुर्थी (कृ)15:38 – 12:42 | Festival · Panchang |
| FremontDiffers from India | 2026-10-28 | Local moonrise (parana)Moonrise 20:01 Pacific Time | चतुर्थी (कृ)12:38 – 09:42 | Festival · Panchang |
Why the date or time can differ from India
Hindu festival dates follow the tithi at local sunrise, not a fixed Gregorian date and not a simple IST conversion. USA sits in a different timezone from India, and sunrise happens at a different longitude — so the same Kartika tithi can name a different civil morning. Muhurat windows (Pradosh Kaal, Aparahna, moonrise, Arghya) are always recomputed from this place's coordinates.
What to do at home
Take sargi before local sunrise. Keep the nirjala fast through the day. In the evening, complete the karva puja, then break the fast after sighting the moon through a sieve — use the moonrise on this page for your city.
FAQ
- When is Karva Chauth 2026 in the USA?
- Karva Chauth 2026 is on 2026-10-28 in the USA. India observes it on 2026-10-29.
- Why can the USA date differ from India?
- Hindu festival dates follow the tithi at local sunrise, not a fixed Gregorian date and not a simple IST conversion. USA sits in a different timezone from India, and sunrise happens at a different longitude — so the same Kartika tithi can name a different civil morning. Muhurat windows (Pradosh Kaal, Aparahna, moonrise, Arghya) are always recomputed from this place's coordinates.
- What is the key timing for Karva Chauth?
- Nirjala vrat ends after local moonrise — not Delhi's clock. Open your city's row for the exact local window, or the city festival page for nearby metros.
- How should I observe Karva Chauth at home abroad?
- Take sargi before local sunrise. Keep the nirjala fast through the day. In the evening, complete the karva puja, then break the fast after sighting the moon through a sieve — use the moonrise on this page for your city.
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