Shabbat & Zmanim in Germantown
Candle lighting in Germantown, United States is 8:10 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Shabbat ends at 9:17 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 Germantown, United States's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Germantown has a Chabad presence — 2 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Germantown — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 24 | 8:10 PM | 9:17 PM | Vaetchanan |
| Friday, July 31 | 8:03 PM | 9:11 PM | Eikev |
| Friday, August 7 | 7:56 PM | 9:03 PM | Re’eh |
| Friday, August 14 | 7:47 PM | 8:54 PM | Shoftim |
Where to daven in Germantown
- Chabad of Germantown — Chabad House
- Congregation or Chadash — Synagogue, 24800 Kings Valley Rd, Damascus, MD, 20872
All Jewish places in Germantown — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Germantown — Monday, July 20, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 4:20 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 4:52 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 5:58 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:37 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:49 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 1:15 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:51 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 7:00 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 8:31 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 9:17 PM
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