Shabbat & Zmanim in Essen
Candle lighting in Essen, Germany is 7:53 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026. Shabbat ends at 8:59 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 Essen, Germany's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Essen has a Chabad presence — 7 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Essen — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 4 | 7:53 PM | 8:59 PM | Nitzavim-Vayeilech |
| Saturday, September 12 | 8:44 PM | 8:41 PM | |
| Friday, September 18 | 7:21 PM | 8:27 PM | Ha’azinu |
| Sunday, September 20 | 7:17 PM | 8:23 PM | Ha’azinu |
Where to daven in Essen
- Chabad Lubavitch Essen — Chabad House
- New Synagoge — Synagogue
- Old Synagogue — Synagogue
- Synagogue Steele — Synagogue
All Jewish places in Essen — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Essen — Friday, September 4, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 5:01 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:36 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:49 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 10:09 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 11:16 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 1:30 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 2:03 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 6:48 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 8:11 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 9:03 PM
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