Shabbat & Zmanim in Bakersfield
Candle lighting in Bakersfield, United States is 7:00 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026. Shabbat ends at 8:07 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 Bakersfield, United States's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Bakersfield has a Chabad presence — 16 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Bakersfield — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 4 | 7:00 PM | 8:07 PM | Nitzavim-Vayeilech |
| Saturday, September 12 | 7:57 PM | 7:56 PM | |
| Friday, September 18 | 6:40 PM | 7:47 PM | Ha’azinu |
| Sunday, September 20 | 6:37 PM | 7:44 PM |
Where to daven in Bakersfield
- Chabad of Bakersfield — Chabad House
- Chabad of Bakersfield — Chabad House, 6901 Mc Divitt Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93313, USA
- Bnai Jacob, Bakersfield — Synagogue, 600 17th Street, Bakersfield, 93301-4921, California
All Jewish places in Bakersfield — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Bakersfield — Friday, September 4, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 5:13 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:37 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:31 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:43 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:47 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:54 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:26 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 5:58 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 7:18 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 7:57 PM
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