Shabbat & Zmanim in Abuja
Candle lighting in Abuja, Nigeria is 6:35 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Shabbat ends at 7:44 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 Abuja, Nigeria's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Abuja has a Chabad presence — 1 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Abuja — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 24 | 6:35 PM | 7:44 PM | Vaetchanan |
| Friday, July 31 | 6:34 PM | 7:42 PM | Eikev |
| Friday, August 7 | 6:32 PM | 7:40 PM | Re’eh |
| Friday, August 14 | 6:29 PM | 7:37 PM | Shoftim |
Where to daven in Abuja
- Chabad of Nigeria — Chabad House, 39GX+FGJ, Jabi 900108, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
All Jewish places in Abuja — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Abuja — Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 5:12 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:32 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:19 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:28 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:31 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:36 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:08 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 5:35 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 6:54 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 7:27 PM
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