Chhath Puja Arghya Timing USA 2025 – State-wise sunrise & sunset windows, DST notes, exact-minute method, safety, vidhi, and printable checklists for devotees across time zones.
Chhath Puja Arghya Timing USA 2025 – State-wise Sunrise Sunset Guide
Chhath Puja is precision. Your Sandhya (evening) and Usha (morning) arghya should align to the exact local sunset and sunrise. This Chhath Puja Arghya Timing USA 2025 – State-wise Sunrise Sunset Guide gives you everything you need to get it right—clear four-day festival dates, a 3-minute “exact-minute” method, planning buffers and cues, and state-wise reference windows for both Sandhya and Usha. You’ll also get a full arghya vidhi checklist, safety and lamp rules, multi–time-zone tips, and printable runbooks for families and community groups.
Use these windows to plan, then verify your precise minute the day before each offering via timeanddate or your local National Weather Service (NWS) office. Two simple cues—T–10 (quiet) and T–0 (pour)—keep every offering punctual and serene.
Table of Contents
- 2025 Chhath dates (USA) and DST note
- 3-minute exact-minute method (featured checklist)
- Planning buffers and T–10/T–0 cues
- State-wise Sandhya & Usha timing windows (verify locally)
- Multi–time-zone states and how to handle them
- Complete arghya vidhi (9-step checklist)
- Safety: food, lamps, early darkness, cold water, wind
- Sample itineraries by time zone (EDT/CDT/MDT/PDT/AKDT/HST)
- Volunteer roles, runbooks, and signage
- FAQs
- Conclusion and CTA
2025 Chhath dates (USA) and DST note
Chhath is observed over four consecutive days aligned to local solar times:
- Day 1: Nahay Khay — Saturday, October 25, 2025
- Day 2: Kharna — Sunday, October 26, 2025
- Day 3: Sandhya Arghya (evening offering) — Monday, October 27, 2025
- Day 4: Usha Arghya (morning offering) & Paran — Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Daylight Saving Time (DST) remains active across most of the USA during Chhath 2025 and ends the following Sunday, November 2, 2025. Always use your local time zone when checking sunset/sunrise.
Featured: 3-minute exact-minute method
- Open a reliable sun-time source
- timeanddate (choose your city/park) or your local National Weather Service (NWS) office page (sunrise/sunset).
- Select your location and date
- Sunset for Mon, Oct 27, 2025 (Sandhya).
- Sunrise for Tue, Oct 28, 2025 (Usha).
- Share and set alarms
- Post the minute in your family/committee WhatsApp group and print it on a small card near your thali.
- Set phone alarms:
- T–40: Assemble soops/samagri
- T–10: Quiet sankalp
- T–0: Pour at the exact minute
- Re‑check on the day
- Verify 2–3 hours prior in case of weather/visibility updates.
If the shoreline is slick, narrow, or windy, step a few metres inland and offer facing the sun with a shallow tray/kalash. Timing and intention come first.
Planning buffers and T–10/T–0 cues
- Families: Arrive 30–40 minutes early (Sandhya and Usha).
- Medium groups (30–80): Arrive 45–60 minutes early.
- Large gatherings (100+): Arrive 60–90 minutes early to mark lanes, brief volunteers, and cue silence.
Cues that keep offerings synchronized:
- T–10: Quiet (sankalp, lamps set, phones silent)
- T–0: Pour (one clear “now” cue at the exact minute)
State-wise Sandhya & Usha timing windows (verify locally)
The tables below list reference windows for Sandhya (Mon, Oct 27) and Usha (Tue, Oct 28) by state (local time). Use them to plan. Always verify your exact minute for your specific park/neighbourhood the day before each offering.
Notes:
- “Representative city” is for orientation; sunrise/sunset vary by latitude/longitude within a state.
- States that span multiple time zones include a brief note—use your local zone.
- DST is active for all except Arizona (most of AZ uses MST) and Hawaii (HST).
Eastern Time (EDT) States
| State | Representative City | Sandhya Window (Oct 27) | Usha Window (Oct 28) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | Portland | ~5:35–5:50 PM | ~7:05–7:20 AM | New England earliest sunset |
| New Hampshire | Manchester | ~5:40–5:55 PM | ~7:10–7:25 AM | |
| Vermont | Burlington | ~5:40–5:55 PM | ~7:10–7:25 AM | |
| Massachusetts | Boston | ~5:45–5:55 PM | ~7:10–7:25 AM | |
| Rhode Island | Providence | ~5:45–5:55 PM | ~7:10–7:25 AM | |
| Connecticut | Hartford | ~5:45–5:58 PM | ~7:12–7:27 AM | |
| New York | NYC | ~6:00–6:12 PM | ~7:20–7:35 AM | Upstate sunsets a bit earlier |
| New Jersey | Newark | ~5:58–6:10 PM | ~7:20–7:35 AM | |
| Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | ~5:55–6:10 PM | ~7:20–7:35 AM | West PA slightly later sunset |
| Delaware | Wilmington | ~5:55–6:08 PM | ~7:20–7:35 AM | |
| Maryland | Baltimore | ~5:58–6:10 PM | ~7:20–7:35 AM | Western MD earlier sunrise |
| District of Columbia | Washington, DC | ~6:00–6:12 PM | ~7:20–7:35 AM | |
| Virginia | Richmond | ~6:05–6:20 PM | ~7:20–7:35 AM | Coastal vs. mountain variance |
| North Carolina | Raleigh | ~6:10–6:25 PM | ~7:20–7:35 AM | West NC earlier sunset |
| South Carolina | Columbia | ~6:20–6:40 PM | ~7:20–7:35 AM | Coastal breeze planning |
| Georgia | Atlanta | ~6:50–6:58 PM | ~7:35–7:50 AM | Far west in the zone |
| Florida (Eastern) | Miami | ~6:44–6:50 PM | ~7:20–7:30 AM | Panhandle note below |
| Michigan (Eastern) | Detroit | ~6:35–6:45 PM | ~7:55–8:05 AM | Upper Peninsula note |
| Ohio | Columbus | ~6:25–6:40 PM | ~7:40–7:55 AM | Western OH later sunset |
| Indiana (mostly EDT) | Indianapolis | ~6:45–6:55 PM | ~7:50–8:05 AM | SW/NW counties on CDT |
| Kentucky (largely EDT) | Louisville | ~6:50–7:00 PM | ~8:00–8:10 AM | Western KY on CDT |
| West Virginia | Charleston | ~6:25–6:40 PM | ~7:45–7:55 AM |
Central Time (CDT) States
| State | Representative City | Sandhya Window (Oct 27) | Usha Window (Oct 28) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Birmingham | ~6:00–6:15 PM | ~7:05–7:20 AM | |
| Mississippi | Jackson | ~6:10–6:20 PM | ~7:10–7:25 AM | |
| Louisiana | New Orleans | ~6:15–6:25 PM | ~7:05–7:20 AM | |
| Arkansas | Little Rock | ~6:20–6:30 PM | ~7:25–7:40 AM | |
| Tennessee (west/central) | Nashville | ~6:00–6:10 PM | ~7:15–7:30 AM | East TN on EDT |
| Illinois | Chicago | ~5:50–6:05 PM | ~7:20–7:35 AM | |
| Wisconsin | Madison | ~5:53–6:03 PM | ~7:26–7:40 AM | |
| Minnesota | Minneapolis | ~6:05–6:15 PM | ~7:45–8:00 AM | |
| Iowa | Des Moines | ~6:15–6:25 PM | ~7:35–7:50 AM | |
| Missouri | St. Louis | ~6:10–6:20 PM | ~7:25–7:40 AM | |
| North Dakota (east) | Fargo | ~6:20–6:30 PM | ~8:00–8:15 AM | West ND on MDT |
| South Dakota (east) | Sioux Falls | ~6:20–6:30 PM | ~7:50–8:05 AM | West SD on MDT |
| Nebraska (east) | Omaha | ~6:20–6:30 PM | ~7:40–7:55 AM | West NE on MDT |
| Kansas (east/central) | Wichita | ~6:40–6:50 PM | ~7:50–8:05 AM | West KS on MDT |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma City | ~6:40–6:50 PM | ~7:50–8:05 AM | |
| Texas (CDT) | Dallas/Houston | ~6:45–6:55 PM | ~7:35–7:55 AM | El Paso on MDT |
| Florida (Western Panhandle) | Pensacola | ~6:45–6:55 PM | ~7:00–7:15 AM | CDT pocket |
Mountain Time (MDT) States (plus Arizona)
| State | Representative City | Sandhya Window (Oct 27) | Usha Window (Oct 28) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona (MST) | Phoenix | ~5:40–5:50 PM | ~6:35–6:50 AM | No DST (MST year‑round) |
| New Mexico | Albuquerque | ~6:10–6:20 PM | ~7:20–7:35 AM | |
| Colorado | Denver | ~6:03–6:10 PM | ~7:20–7:35 AM | |
| Utah | Salt Lake City | ~6:25–6:35 PM | ~7:50–8:05 AM | |
| Wyoming | Cheyenne | ~5:51–6:01 PM | ~7:25–7:40 AM | |
| Montana (MDT) | Billings | ~6:10–6:20 PM | ~8:00–8:15 AM | NW MT has large swing |
| Idaho (MDT South) | Boise | ~6:30–6:40 PM | ~8:05–8:20 AM | North ID on PDT |
| Nebraska (western) | Scottsbluff | ~6:10–6:20 PM | ~7:30–7:45 AM | Split state (CDT/MDT) |
| Kansas (western) | Goodland | ~6:20–6:30 PM | ~7:30–7:45 AM | Split state (CDT/MDT) |
| North Dakota (western) | Dickinson | ~6:10–6:20 PM | ~7:50–8:05 AM | Split state (CDT/MDT) |
| South Dakota (western) | Rapid City | ~6:00–6:10 PM | ~7:40–7:55 AM | Split state (CDT/MDT) |
Pacific Time (PDT) States
| State | Representative City | Sandhya Window (Oct 27) | Usha Window (Oct 28) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | Seattle | ~6:00–6:10 PM | ~7:45–8:00 AM | Coastal winds possible |
| Oregon (PDT North) | Portland | ~6:02–6:10 PM | ~7:45–8:00 AM | SE Oregon on MDT |
| California (North) | San Francisco | ~6:15–6:25 PM | ~7:30–7:40 AM | Marine layer planning |
| California (South) | Los Angeles | ~6:02–6:10 PM | ~7:05–7:15 AM | Inland LA warmer |
| Nevada | Las Vegas | ~5:48–5:55 PM | ~7:00–7:12 AM | Desert winds probable |
| Idaho (PDT North) | Coeur d’Alene | ~5:52–6:02 PM | ~7:45–8:00 AM | State split |
Alaska and Hawaii
| State | Representative City | Sandhya Window (Oct 27) | Usha Window (Oct 28) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska (AKDT) | Anchorage | ~6:12–6:20 PM | ~8:45–9:05 AM | Long twilight; cold |
| Hawaii (HST) | Honolulu | ~5:58–6:03 PM | ~6:25–6:35 AM | No DST |
Tip: If your city isn’t listed, find the nearest city/park on timeanddate and apply the same method.
Multi–time-zone states and how to handle them
Several states straddle time zones. Always use the time zone of your actual ghat/home location.
- Florida: Western Panhandle on CDT; rest on EDT
- Michigan: Western Upper Peninsula (some counties) on CDT
- Indiana: NW/SW counties on CDT; most of state on EDT
- Kentucky/Tennessee: Eastern and Central splits
- North/South Dakota: Eastern (CDT) and Western (MDT)
- Nebraska/Kansas: Eastern (CDT) and Western (MDT)
- Idaho/Oregon: Northern ID on PDT; SE Oregon and SW ID on MDT
When in doubt: check your ZIP code’s time zone and use the exact‑minute method.
Complete arghya vidhi (9-step checklist)
- Place a deity image; set the soop/daura with thekua, fruits, turmeric, and flowers.
- Fill lota/kalash with clean water; add flowers or a few drops of milk.
- Stand at a shallow, firm edge (or behind a clearly marked dry line).
- Light enclosed lamps or LED tealights; keep sand/water nearby.
- At the exact sunset/sunrise minute, pour arghya slowly while chanting Chhath geet.
- Offer thekua, fruits, and flowers with devotion.
- Hold a brief silence; complete personal prayers for family health and harmony.
- Step back safely; elders exit first; lanes remain clear for others.
- Extinguish lamps; pack out every item and any litter.
Keep the ceremony compact and focused—respect fellow devotees and other park users.
Safety: food, lamps, early darkness, cold water, wind
- Food (USDA/FDA/CDC): Cool kheer fast in shallow containers; refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour if >90°F/32°C). Reheat once to 165°F/74°C. Keep raw and ready‑to‑eat separate; use clean ladles.
- Lamps (NFPA): Prefer enclosed lamps or LED tealights. Assign a fire warden. Keep flames away from curtains/grass décor. Many parks restrict open flame—confirm rules.
- Water edges: Do not enter water; cold shock, currents, tides/wakes, and algae make shorelines risky. Choose inland lawns or promenades; mark a wide dry line.
- Weather: Late October can be windy/wet/cool. Carry rain shells, umbrellas, headlamps, and warm layers, especially for elders and kids. In the South, consider mosquitos/heat for non‑fasters.
Sample itineraries by time zone
EDT (e.g., Philadelphia, NYC, Miami)
- 5:00 PM: Arrive/mark lanes (Sandhya)
- 5:40 PM: T–10 quiet
- ~6:00–6:50 PM: Pour at the minute (city‑specific)
- 6:15–6:30 PM: Prasad & leave‑no‑trace sweep
CDT (e.g., Chicago, Dallas, Tampa Bay)
- 5:15 PM: Arrive/mark lanes
- 5:50–6:05 PM: T–10 quiet
- ~6:00–6:55 PM: Pour at the minute
- 6:20–7:10 PM: Prasad & cleanup
MDT (e.g., Denver, Albuquerque, Rapid City)
- 5:10 PM: Arrive/mark lanes
- 5:50–6:05 PM: T–10 quiet
- ~6:00–6:35 PM: Pour at the minute
- 6:20–6:50 PM: Prasad & cleanup
PDT (e.g., Seattle, Bay Area, LA)
- 5:10 PM: Arrive/mark lanes
- 5:50–6:05 PM: T–10 quiet
- ~5:48–6:25 PM: Pour at the minute
- 6:15–6:45 PM: Prasad & cleanup
AKDT
- 5:25 PM: Arrive/mark lanes
- 6:00 PM: T–10 quiet
- ~6:12–6:20 PM: Pour at the minute
- 6:35 PM: Prasad & warm exit
HST
- 5:10 PM: Arrive/mark lanes
- 5:45 PM: T–10 quiet
- ~5:58–6:03 PM: Pour at the minute
- 6:20 PM: Prasad & cleanup
Volunteer roles, runbooks, and signage
Core roles
- Convenor (overall timing & final calls)
- Timekeeper (posts minute; runs T–10/T–0 cues)
- Lane Marshals (lanes/dry line/flow)
- Fire Wardens (lamps; sand/water; ember checks)
- First Aid (bandages, saline wipes; hydration for non‑fasters)
- Waste Leads (compostable bags; final sweep)
Runbook (Sandhya example)
- T–90: Lanes/exits marked; lighting tested; footing verified
- T–60: Families arrive; soops/samagri arranged; lamps ready
- T–10: Quiet cue; lotas ready; phones silent
- T–0: Single “now” cue; lane‑by‑lane pour
- T+15: Exit lanes; ember check; leave‑no‑trace sweep
Related internal guides
- Florida Chhath Puja 2025 – South Florida Community Celebrations Guide
- Washington State Chhath Puja 2025 – Seattle Area Celebrations Guide
- Pennsylvania Chhath Puja 2025 – Philadelphia Community Events Guide
- Kharna Puja 2025 USA: Second Day Fasting & Prasad Preparation Guide
- New Jersey Chhath Puja 2025: Edison Papaianni Park Celebrations
Authoritative external links
- timeanddate — https://www.timeanddate.com/
- National Weather Service (NWS Philadelphia/Mt. Holly) — https://www.weather.gov/phi
- USDA FSIS — https://www.fsis.usda.gov/
- FDA — https://www.fda.gov/food/consumers
- CDC — https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/
- NFPA — https://www.nfpa.org/
- Philadelphia Parks & Recreation — https://www.phila.gov/departments/philadelphia-parks-recreation/
- Fairmount Park Conservancy — https://myphillypark.org/
- Schuylkill Banks (SRDC) — https://www.schuylkillbanks.org/
- Delaware River Waterfront (DRWC) — https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/
FAQ
What are the Chhath 2025 USA dates and is DST active?
Nahay Khay: Sat, Oct 25; Kharna: Sun, Oct 26; Sandhya: Mon, Oct 27; Usha: Tue, Oct 28. DST remains active nationwide (except AZ/HI). DST ends Nov 2, 2025.
How do I get the exact minute for my city?
Use timeanddate or your local NWS sunrise/sunset page. Check sunset for Oct 27 and sunrise for Oct 28. Post that minute to your group and set T–40, T–10, T–0 alarms.
Do I need permits for community gatherings?
Small family ceremonies usually don’t. Larger groups (sound/lighting, 50+ attendees) and certain city/state/federal waterfronts may require permits. Contact your park manager 3–4 weeks early and carry approvals onsite.
Are diyas allowed in parks?
Rules vary. Many parks restrict open flames. Prefer enclosed lamps or LED tealights; keep sand/water handy and follow staff signage and by‑laws.
What if my state spans two time zones?
Use the time zone of your actual ghat/home location and verify the exact minute for your ZIP code. The tables include split‑state notes to guide you.
How early should we arrive?
Families: 30–40 minutes early; medium groups: 45–60 minutes; large gatherings: 60–90 minutes. Use T–10 (quiet) and T–0 (pour) cues to synchronize.
What should the vrati eat at Kharna?
Traditionally, a small symbolic serving of kheer and a morsel of ghee roti, then the nirjala phase begins. Follow family tradition and medical guidance.
What if the river bank is slippery or there’s wind?
Pick inland lawns, promenades, or a covered pavilion a few metres from water. If needed, use a shallow tray facing the sun. Intention and timing matter most.
Conclusion and Call-to-Action
Chhath Puja Arghya Timing USA 2025 – State-wise Sunrise Sunset Guide gives you the structure and tools to be precise everywhere—EDT to HST. With DST in play and a wide nation to coordinate, the smartest plan is simple: verify your exact minute, arrive with buffers, run T–10/T–0 cues, and keep your ceremony compact and safe. Choose stable lawns or promenades, use enclosed/LED lamps, and let volunteers manage flow and cleanup—so the vrati can focus on devotion at the right moment.
Next steps:
- Check and post your city’s sunset/sunrise minute for Oct 27/28 now.
- Print the exact-minute card, runbook, and signage set.
- Pack enclosed/LED lamps, sand/water, warm layers—and prep thekua/kheer plans.
- Share this guide with your city/state Chhath group and invite one more family to co‑host the cleanup.
May Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya bless every home with health, clarity, and steady light.