Shabbat & Zmanim in Gainesville
Candle lighting in Gainesville, United States is 7:29 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026. Shabbat ends at 8:37 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 Gainesville, United States's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Gainesville has a Chabad presence, kosher food — 7 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Gainesville — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 4 | 7:29 PM | 8:37 PM | Nitzavim-Vayeilech |
| Saturday, September 12 | 8:28 PM | 8:27 PM | |
| Friday, September 18 | 7:12 PM | 8:19 PM | Ha’azinu |
| Sunday, September 20 | 7:10 PM | 8:17 PM |
Where to daven in Gainesville
- Chabad of Gainesville Florida — Chabad House, 2021 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603, USA
- Lubavitch Chabad Jewish Student Center — Chabad House, 2021 North West 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32603, USA
- Congregation Bnai Israel, Gainesville — Synagogue, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605-3571, Florida
All Jewish places in Gainesville — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Gainesville — Friday, September 4, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 5:55 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 6:18 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 7:08 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 10:18 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 11:21 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 1:28 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:59 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 6:28 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 7:47 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 8:23 PM
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