Shabbat & Zmanim in Christchurch
Candle lighting in Christchurch, New Zealand is 5:47 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026. Shabbat ends at 6:57 PM on Saturday, September 5. This week's Torah portion is Nitzavim-Vayeilech.
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, September 4 | 5:47 PM | 6:57 PM | Nitzavim-Vayeilech |
| Saturday, September 12 | 7:05 PM | 7:06 PM | |
| Friday, September 18 | 6:03 PM | 7:12 PM | Ha’azinu |
| Sunday, September 20 | 6:05 PM | 7:15 PM | Ha’azinu |
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 — Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 5:27 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:53 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:52 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:40 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:36 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:28 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 12:57 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 4:55 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 6:05 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 6:48 PM
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