Karwa Chauth 2026 in Illinoisकरवा चौथ
The exact date, puja muhurat, fasting window and moonrise time for Chicago, Naperville, verified in local time.
Timings for Chicago, Naperville
| City | Date | Puja Muhurat | Upavasa (fast) window | Moonrise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 05:50 PM to 07:11 PM | 07:18 AM to 07:27 PM | 07:27 PM |
| Naperville | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 05:52 PM to 07:13 PM | 07:20 AM to 07:30 PM | 07:30 PM |
The Upavasa window runs from local sunrise to the moonrise of your own city. The evening Puja Muhurat is the window for the karva puja and the Karwa Chauth katha, before the moon rises. If your town is not listed, use the nearest city above; within Illinois the times differ only by a few minutes.
Frequently asked questions
When is Karwa Chauth 2026 in Illinois?
Karwa Chauth in Illinois is on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, one day before the Indian date, because the tithi and the Karwa Chauth moonrise reach North America on the previous calendar day.
What time does the moon rise on Karwa Chauth in Illinois?
Moonrise on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 is: Chicago at 07:27 PM, Naperville at 07:30 PM, local time. The fast is broken only after the moon is sighted in your own city.
Why is the date different from India?
Indian calendars list the tithi for the Indian sky. In North America the same tithi and the Karwa Chauth moon arrive a calendar day earlier, so the vrat is kept one day before the date printed on Indian calendars.
How is the vrat kept abroad?
Exactly as in India: sargi before dawn, the nirjala fast through the day, the evening karva puja and katha in the Puja Muhurat window, and the moon viewed through a sieve before breaking the fast, all by your local clock.
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