Shabbat & Zmanim in Abu Dhabi
Candle lighting in Abu Dhabi, UAE is 6:52 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Shabbat ends at 8:00 PM on Saturday, July 25. This week's Torah portion is Vaetchanan.
Candle lighting is 18 minutes before sunset; Shabbat end is 50 minutes after sunset. Times are calculated for Abu Dhabi, UAE's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Abu Dhabi has kosher food — 33 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Abu Dhabi — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 24 | 6:52 PM | 8:00 PM | Vaetchanan |
| Friday, July 31 | 6:49 PM | 7:57 PM | Eikev |
| Friday, August 7 | 6:44 PM | 7:52 PM | Re’eh |
| Friday, August 14 | 6:39 PM | 7:47 PM | Shoftim |
Today's zmanim in Abu Dhabi — Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 4:30 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 4:53 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 5:45 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:07 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:14 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:28 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:02 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 5:47 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 7:11 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 7:48 PM
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