Shabbat & Zmanim in Bern
Candle lighting in Bern, Switzerland is 8:54 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Shabbat ends at 10:02 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 Bern, Switzerland's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Bern has a Chabad presence — 12 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Bern — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 24 | 8:54 PM | 10:02 PM | Vaetchanan |
| Friday, July 31 | 8:46 PM | 9:53 PM | Eikev |
| Friday, August 7 | 8:36 PM | 9:43 PM | Re’eh |
| Friday, August 14 | 8:24 PM | 9:31 PM | Shoftim |
Where to daven in Bern
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All Jewish places in Bern — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Bern — Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 3:50 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 4:35 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 5:56 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:46 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 11:03 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 1:36 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 2:14 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 7:40 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 9:15 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 10:12 PM
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