Chhath Puja 2026 — Varanasi: Arghya Timings (Sunset & Sunrise)

In Varanasi, the Chhath Sandhya Arghya is on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at sunset 5:10 PM and the Usha Arghya on Monday, November 16, 2026 at sunrise 6:16 AM. Nahay Khay Friday, November 13, 2026, Kharna Saturday, November 14, 2026.

Chhath Puja 2026 — full timings for Varanasi

Nahay KhayFriday, November 13, 2026
KharnaSaturday, November 14, 2026
Sandhya Arghya (to the setting sun)Sunday, November 15, 2026 — 5:10 PM
Usha Arghya (to the rising sun)Monday, November 16, 2026 — 6:16 AM

All times are Indian Standard Time (IST), computed from Varanasi's own sunrise, sunset and moonrise.

Varanasi vs Delhi

Sandhya Arghya (sunset) in Varanasi is at 5:10 PM, while in Delhi it is at 5:28 PM. Sunrise, sunset and moonrise change with each city's latitude and longitude, so follow your own city's time.
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Frequently asked questions

When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Varanasi?

In Varanasi, the Chhath Sandhya Arghya is on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at sunset 5:10 PM and the Usha Arghya on Monday, November 16, 2026 at sunrise 6:16 AM. Nahay Khay Friday, November 13, 2026, Kharna Saturday, November 14, 2026.

Varanasi mein Chhath Puja 2026 arghya ka samay kya hai?

Varanasi mein sandhya arghya Sunday, November 15, 2026 ko sunset 5:10 PM par aur usha arghya Monday, November 16, 2026 ko sunrise 6:16 AM par hai. Nahay Khay Friday, November 13, 2026, Kharna Saturday, November 14, 2026.

Is the timing in Varanasi different from Delhi?

Yes. Sandhya Arghya (sunset) in Varanasi is at 5:10 PM, while in Delhi it is at 5:28 PM. Sunrise, sunset and moonrise change with each city's latitude and longitude, so follow your own city's time.

How was this time calculated?

With Swiss Ephemeris (sidereal, Lahiri ayanamsa) for Varanasi's coordinates (25.32°N, 82.97°E) in Indian Standard Time; the date follows the standard panchang rule. If your temple or family tradition differs, give it priority.