Shabbat & Zmanim in Gaithersburg
Candle lighting in Gaithersburg, United States is 7:16 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026. Shabbat ends at 8:23 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 Gaithersburg, United States's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Gaithersburg has a Chabad presence — 6 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Gaithersburg — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 4 | 7:16 PM | 8:23 PM | Nitzavim-Vayeilech |
| Saturday, September 12 | 8:12 PM | 8:10 PM | |
| Friday, September 18 | 6:54 PM | 8:01 PM | Ha’azinu |
| Sunday, September 20 | 6:50 PM | 7:57 PM | Ha’azinu |
Where to daven in Gaithersburg
- Chabad Lubavitch Upper Montgomery County, Gaithersburg — Chabad House, 19027 Stedwick Drive, Gaithersburg, 20879, Maryland
- Chabad of Upper Montgomery County — Chabad House, 11520 Darnestown Rd, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878
- Simcha Educational Center — Chabad House
- Shaare Torah — Synagogue, 1409 Main St, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878
- Son of David Congregation — Synagogue, 19100 Muncaster Rd, Derwood, MD, 20855
All Jewish places in Gaithersburg — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Gaithersburg — Thursday, September 3, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 5:16 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:42 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:39 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:53 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:58 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 1:07 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:40 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 6:15 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 7:36 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 8:16 PM
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