Shabbat & Zmanim in Chicago Illinois שיקגו, אילינוי
Candle lighting in Chicago Illinois is 5:38 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026. Shabbat ends at 6:45 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 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, October 23 | 5:38 PM | 6:45 PM | Lech-Lecha |
| Friday, October 30 | 5:29 PM | 6:36 PM | Vayera |
| Friday, November 6 | 4:20 PM | 5:27 PM | Chayei Sara |
| Friday, November 13 | 4:13 PM | 5:20 PM | Toldot |
Today's zmanim in Chicago Illinois — Monday, October 19, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 5:44 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 6:09 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 7:07 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:51 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:46 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:35 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:02 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 4:54 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 6:02 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 6:44 PM
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