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Shabbat Times
for Any City
Shabbat candle lighting and Havdalah times calculated for every city on Earth. Shabbat begins each Friday at sunset (candles are lit 18 minutes prior) and ends Saturday night when three stars appear. Times vary by geographic location because sunset depends on latitude, longitude, and time of year. This free tool from baba provides real-time countdowns, covers 12 major Jewish communities by default, and lets you search any city or use GPS for your exact location. All calculations use precise astronomical data. The weekly Torah portion (parsha) is also displayed so you know this week's Shabbat reading at a glance.
Last updated: April 1, 2026
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What Time Does Shabbat Start in Major Cities?
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Key Facts About Shabbat Times
Shabbat candle lighting occurs 18 minutes before sunset every Friday (40 minutes in Jerusalem).
Havdalah marks the end of Shabbat, typically 42 minutes after sunset on Saturday night.
Times shift weekly because the Earth's axial tilt changes the sunset position throughout the year.
At extreme latitudes (e.g., Scandinavia, Alaska), Shabbat can last over 24 hours in summer or be very short in winter.
The Hebrew date changes at sunset, not midnight -- so Shabbat (the 7th day) begins Friday evening.
How Are Shabbat Times Calculated?
Shabbat times are based on precise astronomical calculations for your specific location. Here is how the process works in three steps.
Enter Your Location
Type any city name or tap "Use My Location" for GPS coordinates. We resolve your exact latitude, longitude, and time zone.
Astronomical Calculation
Using your coordinates, we calculate the precise sunset time and apply the traditional 18-minute offset for candle lighting and community-standard Havdalah time.
Live Countdown
See real-time countdowns to candle lighting or Havdalah, the weekly Torah portion, and times for 12 major cities -- all updated every second.
What Is Shabbat and Why Do Times Matter?
Shabbat is the Jewish day of rest, observed every week from Friday evening to Saturday night. It is one of the most important observances in Judaism, rooted in the Torah's account of creation where God rested on the seventh day. Observant Jews refrain from work, light candles to welcome Shabbat, and gather for festive meals with family and community.
Knowing the exact candle lighting time is not optional -- it is a halachic (Jewish legal) requirement. Candles must be lit before sunset, and the universally accepted practice is 18 minutes before sunset (except in Jerusalem, where 40 minutes is customary). If you light candles even one minute after sunset, you have technically violated Shabbat.
Havdalah, the ceremony that ends Shabbat, requires waiting until nightfall -- defined as when three medium-sized stars become visible. In practice, this is calculated as a specific number of minutes after sunset (typically 42 minutes for Rabbeinu Tam or a shorter time depending on your community's custom).
Because the Earth tilts on its axis, sunset times change throughout the year and vary dramatically by latitude. A community in Stockholm experiences vastly different Shabbat lengths than one in Buenos Aires. This is why accurate, location-specific times are essential for proper observance.
Did you know?
In Barrow, Alaska (latitude 71 N), the sun does not set for 84 consecutive days in summer, creating unique halachic challenges for Shabbat observance. Rabbinical authorities have developed specific guidelines for communities at extreme latitudes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do Shabbat times change with daylight saving time?
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