Shabbat & Zmanim in Lafayette
Candle lighting in Lafayette, United States is 7:15 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026. Shabbat ends at 8:22 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 Lafayette, United States's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Lafayette has a Chabad presence — 8 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Lafayette — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 4 | 7:15 PM | 8:22 PM | Nitzavim-Vayeilech |
| Saturday, September 12 | 8:11 PM | 8:09 PM | |
| Friday, September 18 | 6:53 PM | 8:00 PM | Ha’azinu |
| Sunday, September 20 | 6:50 PM | 7:57 PM |
Where to daven in Lafayette
- Chabad of Concord — Chabad House, 1801 Andrea Ct, Concord, CA, 94519
- Chabad of Lamorinda — Chabad House, 3477 Golden Gate Way, Lafayette, CA, 94549
- Chabad of Lamorinda — Chabad House, 3574 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
- Congregation B'nai Tikvah — Synagogue, 25 Hillcroft Way, Walnut Creek, CA, 94597
- Congregation Ohr Emet, Alamo — Synagogue, 1123, Alamo, 94507, California
- Temple Isaiah of Contra Costa County — Synagogue, 945 Risa Rd, Lafayette, CA, 94549
All Jewish places in Lafayette — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Lafayette — Friday, September 4, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 5:20 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:45 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:41 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:54 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:58 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 1:07 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:39 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 6:12 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 7:33 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 8:12 PM
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