Shabbat & Zmanim in Bloemfontein
Candle lighting in Bloemfontein, South Africa is 5:21 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Shabbat ends at 6:30 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 Bloemfontein, South Africa's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
Candle-lighting times in Bloemfontein — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 24 | 5:21 PM | 6:30 PM | Vaetchanan |
| Friday, July 31 | 5:25 PM | 6:34 PM | Eikev |
| Friday, August 7 | 5:29 PM | 6:38 PM | Re’eh |
| Friday, August 14 | 5:33 PM | 6:42 PM | Shoftim |
Today's zmanim in Bloemfontein — Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 5:51 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 6:13 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 7:05 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:43 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:36 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:21 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 12:48 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 4:32 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 5:38 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 6:15 PM
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