Shabbat & Zmanim in Des Moines
Candle lighting in Des Moines, United States is 8:22 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Shabbat ends at 9:29 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 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 — 9 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Des Moines — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 24 | 8:22 PM | 9:29 PM | Vaetchanan |
| Friday, July 31 | 8:15 PM | 9:22 PM | Eikev |
| Friday, August 7 | 8:06 PM | 9:13 PM | Re’eh |
| Friday, August 14 | 7:57 PM | 9:04 PM | Shoftim |
Where to daven in Des Moines
- Talmud Torah — Chabad House
- Bet Chaverim — Synagogue, 25701 14th Pl S, Des Moines, WA, 98198
- 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, July 20, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 4:13 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 4:48 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 5:57 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:39 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:53 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 1:20 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:57 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 7:11 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 8:43 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 9:32 PM
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