Shabbat & Zmanim in Basra בצרה
Candle lighting in Basra, Iraq is 4:51 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026. Shabbat ends at 5:59 PM on Saturday, October 24. This week's Torah portion is Lech-Lecha.
Candle lighting is 18 minutes before sunset; Shabbat end is 50 minutes after sunset. Times are calculated for Basra, Iraq's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
Candle-lighting times in Basra — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 23 | 4:51 PM | 5:59 PM | Lech-Lecha |
| Friday, October 30 | 4:44 PM | 5:52 PM | Vayera |
| Friday, November 6 | 4:39 PM | 5:47 PM | Chayei Sara |
| Friday, November 13 | 4:34 PM | 5:42 PM | Toldot |
Today's zmanim in Basra — Monday, October 19, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 4:42 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:03 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 5:53 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 8:43 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 9:40 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 11:33 AM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 12:01 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 4:02 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 5:13 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 5:49 PM
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