Shabbat & Zmanim in Lancaster
Candle lighting in Lancaster, United States is 7:13 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026. Shabbat ends at 8:20 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 Lancaster, United States's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Lancaster has a Chabad presence, kosher food — 10 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Lancaster — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 4 | 7:13 PM | 8:20 PM | Nitzavim-Vayeilech |
| Saturday, September 12 | 8:09 PM | 8:07 PM | |
| Friday, September 18 | 6:50 PM | 7:57 PM | Ha’azinu |
| Sunday, September 20 | 6:47 PM | 7:54 PM | Ha’azinu |
Where to daven in Lancaster
- Chabad of the High Desert — Chabad House, 42741 45th St W, Lancaster, CA 93536, USA
- Rohr Chabad Jewish Center — Chabad House
- Congregation Shaarai Shomayim, Lancaster — Synagogue, 75 East James Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA
- Degel Israel Congregation Synagogue — Synagogue, 1120 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603
- Temple Beth El, Lancaster — Synagogue, 25 N. Lime Street, Lancaster, 17602-2950, Pennsylvania
All Jewish places in Lancaster — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Lancaster — Friday, September 4, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 5:12 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:38 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:35 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:49 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:54 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 1:03 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:36 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 6:11 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 7:31 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 8:12 PM
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