Shabbat & Zmanim in Chicago Illinois
Candle lighting in Chicago Illinois is 7:59 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Shabbat ends at 9:06 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 Chicago Illinois's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
Candle-lighting times in Chicago Illinois — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 24 | 7:59 PM | 9:06 PM | Vaetchanan |
| Friday, July 31 | 7:52 PM | 8:59 PM | Eikev |
| Friday, August 7 | 7:43 PM | 8:50 PM | Re’eh |
| Friday, August 14 | 7:34 PM | 8:41 PM | Shoftim |
Today's zmanim in Chicago Illinois — Monday, July 20, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 3:47 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 4:22 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 5:32 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:14 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:28 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:56 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:33 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 6:48 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 8:20 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 9:09 PM
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