Shabbat & Zmanim in Crete
Candle lighting in Crete, Greece is 8:11 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Shabbat ends at 9:19 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 Crete, Greece's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Crete has kosher food — 3 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Crete — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 24 | 8:11 PM | 9:19 PM | Vaetchanan |
| Friday, July 31 | 8:05 PM | 9:13 PM | Eikev |
| Friday, August 7 | 7:59 PM | 9:06 PM | Re’eh |
| Friday, August 14 | 7:51 PM | 8:59 PM | Shoftim |
Today's zmanim in Crete — Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 4:50 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:18 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:19 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:52 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 11:03 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 1:25 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 2:01 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 7:02 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 8:31 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 9:14 PM
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