Shabbat & Zmanim in Escaz
Candle lighting in Escaz, Costa Rica is 5:25 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026. Shabbat ends at 6:33 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 Escaz, Costa Rica's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Escaz has a Chabad presence — 2 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Escaz — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 4 | 5:25 PM | 6:33 PM | Nitzavim-Vayeilech |
| Saturday, September 12 | 6:29 PM | 6:28 PM | |
| Friday, September 18 | 5:16 PM | 6:24 PM | Ha’azinu |
| Sunday, September 20 | 5:15 PM | 6:23 PM |
Where to daven in Escaz
- Camp Gan Israel — Chabad House
- Jabad Lubavitch de Costa Rica — Chabad House
All Jewish places in Escaz — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Escaz — Thursday, September 3, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 4:24 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 4:43 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 5:27 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 8:31 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 9:32 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 11:35 AM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 12:06 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 4:27 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 5:44 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 6:15 PM
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