Shabbat & Zmanim in Christchurch קרייסטצ׳רץ׳
Candle lighting in Christchurch, New Zealand is 7:44 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026. Shabbat ends at 8:54 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 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, October 23 | 7:44 PM | 8:54 PM | Lech-Lecha |
| Friday, October 30 | 7:53 PM | 9:03 PM | Vayera |
| Friday, November 6 | 8:03 PM | 9:13 PM | Chayei Sara |
| Friday, November 13 | 8:12 PM | 9:22 PM | Toldot |
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 — Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 5:00 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:29 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:31 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:53 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 11:00 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 1:14 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:48 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 6:33 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 7:57 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 8:42 PM
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