Shabbat & Zmanim in Abuja
Candle lighting in Abuja, Nigeria is 6:19 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 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, September 4 | 6:19 PM | 7:27 PM | Nitzavim-Vayeilech |
| Saturday, September 12 | 7:23 PM | 7:22 PM | |
| Friday, September 18 | 6:10 PM | 7:18 PM | Ha’azinu |
| Sunday, September 20 | 6:09 PM | 7:17 PM | Ha’azinu |
Where to daven in Abuja
- Chabad of Nigeria — Chabad House, 39GX+FGJ, Jabi 900108, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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Today's zmanim in Abuja — Friday, September 4, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 5:18 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:37 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:21 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:25 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:26 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:29 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:00 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 5:20 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 6:37 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 7:08 PM
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