Shabbat & Zmanim in Des Moines דה מוין
Candle lighting in Des Moines, United States is 6:03 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026. Shabbat ends at 7:10 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 Des Moines, United States's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Des Moines has a Chabad presence, kosher food — 18 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Des Moines — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 23 | 6:03 PM | 7:10 PM | Lech-Lecha |
| Friday, October 30 | 5:53 PM | 7:00 PM | Vayera |
| Friday, November 6 | 4:45 PM | 5:52 PM | Chayei Sara |
| Friday, November 13 | 4:38 PM | 5:45 PM | Toldot |
Where to daven in Des Moines
- Talmud Torah — Chabad House
- Beth El Jacob Syn — Synagogue, 954 Cummins Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, 50312
- Des Moines Area Religious Council — Synagogue, 1435 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
- Jewish Community Relations Commission — Synagogue, 910 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA, 50312
- Temple B'nai Jeshurun — Synagogue, 5101 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312
- Tifereth Israel Synagogue — Synagogue, 924 Polk Blvd, Ste 2, Des Moines, IA, 50312
All Jewish places in Des Moines — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Des Moines — Monday, October 19, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 6:08 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 6:33 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 7:31 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 10:15 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 11:09 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:59 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:26 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 5:18 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 6:26 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 7:08 PM
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