Shabbat & Zmanim in Durham
Candle lighting in Durham, United States is 8:08 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Shabbat ends at 9:16 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 Durham, United States's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
Candle-lighting times in Durham — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 24 | 8:08 PM | 9:16 PM | Vaetchanan |
| Friday, July 31 | 8:03 PM | 9:10 PM | Eikev |
| Friday, August 7 | 7:56 PM | 9:03 PM | Re’eh |
| Friday, August 14 | 7:48 PM | 8:55 PM | Shoftim |
Where to daven in Durham
- Beth El, Durham — Synagogue, 1004 Watts Street, Durham, 27701-1535, North Carolina
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Today's zmanim in Durham — Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 4:43 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:13 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:14 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:48 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:59 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 1:21 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:57 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 7:00 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 8:29 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 9:12 PM
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