Shabbat & Zmanim in Iowa City
Candle lighting in Iowa City, United States is 8:13 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Shabbat ends at 9:21 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 Iowa City, United States's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Iowa City has a Chabad presence — 2 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Iowa City — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 24 | 8:13 PM | 9:21 PM | Vaetchanan |
| Friday, July 31 | 8:06 PM | 9:14 PM | Eikev |
| Friday, August 7 | 7:58 PM | 9:05 PM | Re’eh |
| Friday, August 14 | 7:49 PM | 8:56 PM | Shoftim |
Where to daven in Iowa City
- Lubavitch of Iowa City — Chabad House, 420 E Jefferson Street, Iowa City, IA 52245, USA
- Agudas Achim Congregation, Iowa City — Synagogue, 602 E. Washington St., Iowa City, 52240-5237, Iowa
All Jewish places in Iowa City — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Iowa City — Monday, July 20, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 4:04 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 4:39 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 5:49 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:30 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:44 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 1:12 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:49 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 7:03 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 8:35 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 9:24 PM
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