Shabbat & Zmanim in California
Candle lighting in California, Usa is 7:25 PM on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Shabbat ends at 7:24 PM on Sunday, October 4.
Candle lighting is 18 minutes before sunset; Shabbat end is 50 minutes after sunset. Times are calculated for California, Usa's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
Candle-lighting times in California — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, October 3 | 7:25 PM | 7:24 PM | |
| Friday, October 9 | 6:09 PM | 7:16 PM | Bereshit |
| Friday, October 16 | 6:00 PM | 7:07 PM | Noach |
| Friday, October 23 | 5:51 PM | 6:59 PM | Lech-Lecha |
Today's zmanim in California — Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 5:36 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:58 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:49 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:46 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:44 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:42 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:11 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 5:21 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 6:35 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 7:12 PM
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