Shabbat & Zmanim in Male
Candle lighting in Male, Maldives is 5:52 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026. Shabbat ends at 7:00 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 Male, Maldives's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Male has a Chabad presence, kosher food.
Candle-lighting times in Male — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 4 | 5:52 PM | 7:00 PM | Nitzavim-Vayeilech |
| Saturday, September 12 | 6:57 PM | 6:56 PM | |
| Friday, September 18 | 5:45 PM | 6:53 PM | Ha’azinu |
| Sunday, September 20 | 5:45 PM | 6:53 PM | Ha’azinu |
Today's zmanim in Male — Friday, September 4, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 4:57 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:16 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 5:59 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:02 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:03 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:05 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 12:35 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 4:54 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 6:10 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 6:41 PM
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