Shabbat & Zmanim in Leicester
Candle lighting in Leicester, United Kingdom is 7:27 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026. Shabbat ends at 8:34 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 Leicester, United Kingdom's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Leicester has a Chabad presence — 5 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Leicester — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 4 | 7:27 PM | 8:34 PM | Nitzavim-Vayeilech |
| Saturday, September 12 | 8:17 PM | 8:15 PM | |
| Friday, September 18 | 6:54 PM | 8:00 PM | Ha’azinu |
| Sunday, September 20 | 6:49 PM | 7:56 PM | Ha’azinu |
Where to daven in Leicester
- Chabad of Leicester — Chabad House
- Leicester Hebrew Congregation, Leicester — Synagogue, Highfield Street, Leicester, LE2 1AD, United Kingdom
All Jewish places in Leicester — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Leicester — Friday, September 4, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 4:28 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:04 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:20 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:41 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:48 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 1:03 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:36 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 6:22 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 7:45 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 8:39 PM
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