Shabbat & Zmanim in Nara
Candle lighting in Nara, Japan is 6:47 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Shabbat ends at 7:55 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 Nara, Japan's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
Candle-lighting times in Nara — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 24 | 6:47 PM | 7:55 PM | Vaetchanan |
| Friday, July 31 | 6:42 PM | 7:49 PM | Eikev |
| Friday, August 7 | 6:35 PM | 7:43 PM | Re’eh |
| Friday, August 14 | 6:28 PM | 7:35 PM | Shoftim |
Today's zmanim in Nara — Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 3:30 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 3:58 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 4:58 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 8:30 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 9:41 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:03 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 12:38 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 5:39 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 7:07 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 7:50 PM
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