Karwa Chauth 2026 in Australiaकरवा चौथ
The exact date and puja muhurat, fasting window and moonrise time for 4 cities in 4 states, verified in local time.
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Karwa Chauth 2026 timings by state
Verified 2026 timings for 4 cities in 4 states, each in its own local time. Pick your state below or find your city in the table.
New South WalesQueenslandVictoriaWestern Australia
| City | Date | Puja muhurat | Fast (upavasa) | Moonrise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | ||||
| Sydney | October 29 | 07:20 PM to 08:24 PM | 05:58 AM to 11:14 PM | 11:14 PM |
| Queensland | ||||
| Brisbane | October 29 | 06:04 PM to 07:10 PM | 04:59 AM to 09:46 PM | 09:46 PM |
| Victoria | ||||
| Melbourne | October 29 | 07:51 PM to 08:54 PM | 06:17 AM to 11:55 PM | 11:55 PM |
| Western Australia | ||||
| Perth | October 29 | 06:39 PM to 07:43 PM | 05:22 AM to 10:36 PM | 10:36 PM |
The fast runs from local sunrise to your city’s moonrise. The evening puja muhurat is the window for the karva puja and the Karwa Chauth katha, before the moon rises.
Karwa Chauth 2027 in Australia: October 18 in Perth; October 19 in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, 2027
| City | Date | Puja muhurat | Fast (upavasa) | Moonrise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | ||||
| Sydney | October 19 | 07:11 PM to 08:17 PM | 06:10 AM to 11:19 PM | 11:19 PM |
| Queensland | ||||
| Brisbane | October 19 | 05:58 PM to 07:05 PM | 05:09 AM to 09:52 PM | 09:52 PM |
| Victoria | ||||
| Melbourne | October 19 | 07:41 PM to 08:46 PM | 06:30 AM to 11:59 PM | 11:59 PM |
| Western Australia | ||||
| Perth | October 18 | 06:30 PM to 07:36 PM | 05:34 AM to 09:36 PM | 09:36 PM |
Keeping the vrat in Australia
The vrat itself is unchanged abroad: sargi before dawn, the nirjala fast through the day, the evening puja with the karva, and the moon viewed through a sieve before the fast is broken. What changes is the clock. Follow the local timings above rather than timings published for Indian cities, since the moon rises over Sydney at its own hour.
Frequently asked questions
When is Karwa Chauth 2026 in Australia?
Karwa Chauth 2026 in Australia is on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The same date as India. Only the clock times differ from city to city.
What time is moonrise on Karwa Chauth 2026 in Australia?
The moon rises at its own hour in every city: Sydney (New South Wales) 11:14 PM, Melbourne (Victoria) 11:55 PM, Brisbane (Queensland) 09:46 PM, all in local time. Find your city in the table above.
My city is not listed. Which timing should I follow?
Follow the listed city nearest to you in your state. Within one state on this page the moonrise differs by at most 0 minutes, so the nearest city is a close guide; the Bhakti Angan app gives the exact time for your own location.
Why is the date or time different from India?
The vrat ends at your local moonrise, and the tithi is read at your own sky. Time zones and longitude shift both, which is why devotees abroad should follow local timings rather than Indian ones.
When can the fast be broken?
After the moon is sighted in your own city, the moon is viewed through a sieve, arghya is offered, and the fast is broken. Use the moonrise time in the table above for your city.
Karwa Chauth 2026 checklist: what to arrange in advance
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