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Shabbat Candle-Lighting Times

Search your city, or enter a US zip code, for this week's candle-lighting and havdalah times.

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Candle-lighting is traditionally 18 minutes before sunset. Times are for the coming Friday/Saturday and come directly from hebcal.com.

About Candle-Lighting Times

Shabbat candles are traditionally lit 18 minutes before sunset on Friday, marking the start of Shabbat; havdalah, marking its end, is traditionally held after nightfall (when three stars are visible) on Saturday. Because sunset time depends on your location and the time of year, candle-lighting and havdalah times are calculated per city.

Times on this page come directly from the hebcal.com Shabbat times API and are cached in your browser for a few hours to avoid repeat lookups.

Frequently asked questions

What time do I light Shabbat candles tonight?

Search your city above — candle-lighting is calculated to the minute for your specific location and the upcoming Friday.

Why does candle-lighting time change every week?

Sunset shifts a little every day through the year, so candle-lighting (18 minutes before sunset) shifts with it.