Shabbat & Zmanim in Halifax
Candle lighting in Halifax, Canada is 8:31 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Shabbat ends at 9:38 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 Halifax, Canada's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Halifax has a Chabad presence, kosher food — 8 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Halifax — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 24 | 8:31 PM | 9:38 PM | Vaetchanan |
| Friday, July 31 | 8:23 PM | 9:30 PM | Eikev |
| Friday, August 7 | 8:13 PM | 9:20 PM | Re’eh |
| Friday, August 14 | 8:03 PM | 9:10 PM | Shoftim |
Where to daven in Halifax
- Chabad-Lubavitch of the Maritimes — Chabad House, 1171 Waterloo St, Halifax, NS B3H 3L6, Canada
- Shop: Chabad Kosher Delights, Halifax — Chabad House, 1171 Waterloo Street, Halifax, NS B3H 3L6, Canada
- Beth Israel-Baron de Hirsch Congregation, Halifax — Synagogue, 1480 Oxford Street, Halifax, B3H 3Y8, Nova Scotia
- Shaar Shalom Synagogue — Synagogue
All Jewish places in Halifax — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Halifax — Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 3:54 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 4:33 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 5:48 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:34 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:49 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 1:20 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:58 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 7:17 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 8:51 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 9:44 PM
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