Chhath Puja 2026 in Kolkata: sandhya and usha arghya time

Kolkata, West Bengal · IST

Chhath Puja 2026 in Kolkata is on Sunday, 15 November 2026. The Sandhya arghya (sunset) in Kolkata is 4:53 PM. Usha arghya (sunrise, next day): 5:49 AM (16 Nov).

Chhath Puja 2026 timings for Kolkata

Sandhya arghya (sunset): 4:53 PM
Usha arghya (sunrise, next day): 5:49 AM (16 Nov)
Shukla Shashthi: 11:24 PM (14 Nov) to 2:01 AM (16 Nov)

How Kolkata differs from New Delhi

The Sandhya arghya (sunset) in Kolkata is 34 minutes earlier than the New Delhi time (4:53 PM vs 5:27 PM). Kolkata and New Delhi observe Chhath Puja 2026 on the same day, 15 November 2026, Sunday.

Usha arghya (sunrise, next day): 55 minutes earlier than New Delhi (5:49 AM (16 Nov) vs 6:44 AM (16 Nov)).

Kolkata is at a different longitude from New Delhi, so sunset, moonrise and the muhurats built on them move with it.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Kolkata?

Chhath Puja 2026 in Kolkata is on Sunday, 15 November 2026.

What time is Sandhya Arghya (sunset) in Kolkata on Chhath Puja 2026?

In Kolkata, Sandhya arghya (sunset): 4:53 PM. For New Delhi it is 5:27 PM.

What time is Usha Arghya (sunrise) in Kolkata for Chhath Puja 2026?

In Kolkata, Usha arghya (sunrise, next day): 5:49 AM (16 Nov). For New Delhi it is 6:44 AM (16 Nov).

How is Chhath Puja 2026 timing in Kolkata different from Delhi?