Shabbat & Zmanim in Abu Dhabi
Candle lighting in Abu Dhabi, UAE is 6:20 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026. Shabbat ends at 7:27 PM on Saturday, September 5. This week's Torah portion is Nitzavim-Vayeilech.
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 — 32 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Abu Dhabi — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 4 | 6:20 PM | 7:27 PM | Nitzavim-Vayeilech |
| Saturday, September 12 | 7:20 PM | 7:19 PM | |
| Friday, September 18 | 6:05 PM | 7:12 PM | Ha’azinu |
| Sunday, September 20 | 6:03 PM | 7:10 PM | Ha’azinu |
Today's zmanim in Abu Dhabi — Friday, September 4, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 4:56 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:17 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:04 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:13 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:15 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:21 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 12:52 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 5:19 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 6:38 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 7:12 PM
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