As Karwa Chauth 2025 draws near on Friday, October 10, millions of married women in India and across the Indian diaspora in the U.S. prepare to observe the sacred day-long fast. The fast concludes only when the moon is sighted, so knowing the precise moonrise time is crucial to ensuring the vrat is completed properly.
Below are moonrise timings for selected cities in India and the U.S., compiled based on available astronomical sources and lunar calendars.
Indian moonrise timings for Karwa Chauth 2025
| City | Expected Moonrise (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Delhi / NCR | 8:13 PM (IST) |
| Mumbai | 8:40 PM (IST) |
| Kolkata | 7:35 PM (IST) |
| Chennai | 8:12 PM (IST) |
| Lucknow | 8:08 PM (IST) |
| Bengaluru | 8:22 PM (IST) |
| Jaipur | 8:16 PM (IST) |
| Hyderabad | 8:20 PM (IST) |
| Ahmedabad | 8:33 PM (IST) |
| Guwahati | 7:25 PM (IST) |
These moonrise times show the moon appearing first in eastern cities like Kolkata and Guwahati and later in western cities such as Mumbai and Ahmedabad. For example, Delhi, Jaipur, and Lucknow are expected to see the moon around 8:10–8:20 PM IST.
U.S. moonrise timings for Karwa Chauth 2025
| City (USA) | Expected Moonrise (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 9:33 PM (local) |
| Austin, TX | 9:45 PM (local) |
| Houston, TX | 9:37 PM (local) |
| Jersey City, NJ | 8:30 PM (local) |
| Washington, D.C. | 8:50 PM (local) |
| Chicago, IL | 8:21 PM (local) |
| Columbus, OH | 9:10 PM (local) |
| San Francisco, CA | 9:02 PM (local) |
| Fremont, CA | 9:01 PM (local) |
| San Jose, CA | 9:02 PM (local) |
For diaspora observers in the U.S., these timings help align the Karwa Chauth ritual with local time. The moonrise is expected later in many U.S. cities compared to the observance times in India — ensuring that participants abroad can time the conclusion of their fast according to local celestial display.
While these tables offer a helpful guideline, actual moon visibility may be impacted by factors such as horizon obstructions, height of observer, or local weather conditions. For the most precise result, viewers are advised to use live moon tracking apps or check local astronomical data on the day itself.
Karwa Chauth 2025 under mostly clear skies in many northern and central regions of India is expected to allow timely moon sighting, making the fast’s completion a glowing moment of devotion, unity, and tradition — whether in India or abroad.
Disclaimer
Moonrise timings here are approximations drawn from lunar calendars and astronomical sources; actual appearance of the moon may vary based on horizon, elevation, and local conditions.
