Shabbat & Zmanim in Christchurch
Candle lighting in Christchurch, New Zealand is 5:02 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Shabbat ends at 6:12 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 Christchurch, New Zealand's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Christchurch has a Chabad presence — 4 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Christchurch — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 24 | 5:02 PM | 6:12 PM | Vaetchanan |
| Friday, July 31 | 5:09 PM | 6:19 PM | Eikev |
| Friday, August 7 | 5:17 PM | 6:26 PM | Re’eh |
| Friday, August 14 | 5:24 PM | 6:34 PM | Shoftim |
Where to daven in Christchurch
- Canterbury Hebrew Congregation — Chabad House, 406 Durham Street North, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
- Chabad Christchurch, Christchurch — Chabad House, 74 Middleton Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
- Bet El (Canterbury Hebrew Congregation), New Zealand — Synagogue, 406 Durham Street North, Ōtautahi Christchurch, 8442, New Zealand
- Beth El Synagogue — Synagogue
All Jewish places in Christchurch — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Christchurch — Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 6:23 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 6:50 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 7:54 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 10:15 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 11:02 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:36 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 12:59 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 4:19 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 5:18 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 6:04 PM
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