Festival Guide

Karwa Chauth 2026 in Canadaकरवा चौथ

The exact date and puja muhurat, fasting window and moonrise time for 6 cities in 3 provinces, verified in local time.

Karwa Chauth 2026 in Canada
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
One day before India (October 29 there): the tithi reaches the local moonrise on a different calendar evening, so Canada keeps October 28.
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Karwa Chauth 2026 timings by province

Verified 2026 timings for 6 cities in 3 provinces, each in its own local time. Pick your province below or find your city in the table.

AlbertaBritish ColumbiaOntario

CityDatePuja muhuratFast (upavasa)Moonrise
Alberta
CalgaryOctober 2806:17 PM to 07:42 PM08:22 AM to 07:29 PM07:29 PM
British Columbia
VancouverOctober 2805:57 PM to 07:21 PM07:54 AM to 07:18 PM07:18 PM
SurreyOctober 2805:57 PM to 07:20 PM07:53 AM to 07:18 PM07:18 PM
Ontario
TorontoOctober 2806:14 PM to 07:35 PM07:48 AM to 07:45 PM07:45 PM
BramptonOctober 2806:15 PM to 07:37 PM07:50 AM to 07:47 PM07:47 PM
MississaugaOctober 2806:15 PM to 07:37 PM07:49 AM to 07:47 PM07:47 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 Canada: Monday, October 18, 2027
CityDatePuja muhuratFast (upavasa)Moonrise
Alberta
CalgaryOctober 1806:37 PM to 07:58 PM08:05 AM to 07:51 PM07:51 PM
British Columbia
VancouverOctober 1806:16 PM to 07:37 PM07:38 AM to 07:39 PM07:39 PM
SurreyOctober 1806:16 PM to 07:36 PM07:37 AM to 07:38 PM07:38 PM
Ontario
TorontoOctober 1806:30 PM to 07:48 PM07:35 AM to 08:05 PM08:05 PM
BramptonOctober 1806:31 PM to 07:50 PM07:37 AM to 08:06 PM08:06 PM
MississaugaOctober 1806:31 PM to 07:49 PM07:36 AM to 08:06 PM08:06 PM

Keeping the vrat in Canada

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 Calgary at its own hour.

Frequently asked questions

When is Karwa Chauth 2026 in Canada?

Karwa Chauth 2026 in Canada is on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. One day before India (October 29 there): the tithi reaches the local moonrise on a different calendar evening, so Canada keeps October 28.

What time is moonrise on Karwa Chauth 2026 in Canada?

The moon rises at its own hour in every city: Toronto (Ontario) 07:45 PM, Vancouver (British Columbia) 07:18 PM, Calgary (Alberta) 07:29 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 province. Within one province on this page the moonrise differs by at most 2 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

The non-perishable samagri you can order ahead of the day. Each link opens an Amazon search for that item in your own country’s store.

Fresh items, flowers, fruit, sweets and leaves, are best bought from your local market on the day.

Full guide: everything to arrange for Karwa Chauth 2026, why each item is used, and a printable checklist →

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Dates and timings are verified against authoritative Panchang sources for each city shown, in local time. Traditions vary by family and region; for sankalpa and puja vidhi please also consult your family panditji.