Shabbat & Zmanim in Des Moines Iowa
Candle lighting in Des Moines Iowa is 7:24 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026. Shabbat ends at 8:31 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 Des Moines Iowa's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
Candle-lighting times in Des Moines Iowa — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 4 | 7:24 PM | 8:31 PM | Nitzavim-Vayeilech |
| Saturday, September 12 | 8:19 PM | 8:17 PM | |
| Friday, September 18 | 7:00 PM | 8:07 PM | Ha’azinu |
| Sunday, September 20 | 6:57 PM | 8:04 PM |
Where to daven in Des Moines Iowa
- Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines — Synagogue, 33158 Ute Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50263
- Judaic Resource Center of Iowa's Shul, Des Moines — Synagogue, 943 Cummins Parkay, Des Moines, 50312, Iowa
All Jewish places in Des Moines Iowa — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Des Moines Iowa — Friday, September 4, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 5:18 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:44 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:44 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:58 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 11:03 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 1:13 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:45 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 6:21 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 7:42 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 8:24 PM
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