Karwa Chauth 2025: Moonrise Time in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Other Cities

Karwa Chauth 2025 is set for Friday, October 10. For fasting women across India, knowing the precise moonrise time in their city is crucial, since the fast is broken only after the moon is sighted.

In Delhi and Noida, the moon is expected to rise around 7:00 pm. In Mumbai, it will appear by about 7:05 pm. In cities like Lucknow and Kolkata, the moonrise timing is between 6:59 pm and 7:02 pm. These timings are determined based on astronomical calculations tailored to each location.

For Hyderabad, the moon is expected to rise at 8:36 pm. In Bengaluru, the moonrise will be at 8:49 pm. These local timings are especially important for devotees there, allowing them to plan the evening rituals and ensure the fast is broken at the correct moment.

All through the day, fasting women observe silence from sunrise until the moon appears. Many follow local customs regarding how long after moonrise to wait before performing the puja and breaking the fast. In some regions, slight delays are customary to make sure the moon is fully visible above the horizon.

Evening rituals usually include dressing up in traditional attire, preparing a puja thali with diya, sieve, and offerings, and performing prayers. Once the moon is seen, women look toward it through the sieve, offer water, and break the fast. Couples often recite prayers, perform aarti, and exchange blessings.

If for any reason (such as cloud cover) the moon is not visible at the calculated time, local customs or temple directives may guide when to break the fast. But sticking to the official moonrise time remains the safest approach.