Shabbat & Zmanim in Leicester
Candle lighting in Leicester, United Kingdom is 8:51 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Shabbat ends at 9:58 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 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, July 24 | 8:51 PM | 9:58 PM | Vaetchanan |
| Friday, July 31 | 8:40 PM | 9:47 PM | Eikev |
| Friday, August 7 | 8:28 PM | 9:34 PM | Re’eh |
| Friday, August 14 | 8:14 PM | 9:20 PM | Shoftim |
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 — Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 1:59 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 3:22 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 5:07 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:08 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:29 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 1:10 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:50 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 7:33 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 9:13 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 10:23 PM
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