Use the Shabbat Times
Enter a city or use your location to see this week's candle lighting and Havdalah.
- Free to use
- No signup
- Nothing to install
- Works in any modern browser
City: Jerusalem Candle lighting and Havdalah times for the coming Shabbat The weekly Torah portion for that week Times are for Jerusalem local timeOpen the Shabbat Times
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What is the Shabbat Times?
Shabbat begins at sundown on Friday and ends after nightfall on Saturday. Because sundown moves through the year and changes with latitude, the time for lighting candles is different in every city and every week. This tool looks up that time for the place you choose.
Type a city name, tap one of the quick city buttons, or press Use My Location. You get candle lighting, Havdalah and the weekly Torah portion, with the Hebrew name where it is available. Times are supplied by the Hebcal service for the place shown.
3 steps to your result
Open the tool and follow along. Nothing to install.
Type a city, or press one of the quick city buttons below the field.
Candle lighting and Havdalah appear as cards, with the weekly Torah portion and the date.
Check the times with your rabbi or synagogue, especially if your community follows a different custom.
What you get
Look up the time earlier in the week so you can plan the preparations.
Use a larger nearby city if a small town is not recognised.
The timezone box is optional. Fill it only if the time looks an hour out.
In summer far from the equator the times can be very late, so check each week.
AZRS tools are free to open and use.
It opens in your browser, so there is nothing to download.
How it compares
A plain look at this tool next to the usual alternative.
| This religion tool | Desktop software | |
|---|---|---|
| Install | Nothing to install | Usually an app or program to install |
| Account | No signup | Depends on the product |
| Cost | Free to use | Free or paid, depends on the product |
Questions people ask
When does Shabbat start?
At sundown on Friday. Candles are lit before sundown, and the exact offset depends on the custom of the community, so check with your rabbi.
When does Shabbat end?
After nightfall on Saturday, with Havdalah. The exact time depends on the method a community follows, so confirm with your rabbi.
Why did my city not work?
The service knows a list of cities. Try the name of a larger city nearby, or use Use My Location instead.
What does Use My Location do?
It asks your browser for your position and looks up the times for that spot. If you decline, type a city instead.
Where do the times come from?
From the Hebcal service, calculated for the place shown. The tool does not store your location.
Please note. Guidance only. Times are calculated; confirm with your rabbi or local community.
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