Shabbat & Zmanim in Nara נארה
Candle lighting in Nara, Japan is 4:55 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026. Shabbat ends at 6:02 PM on Saturday, October 24. This week's Torah portion is Lech-Lecha.
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, October 23 | 4:55 PM | 6:02 PM | Lech-Lecha |
| Friday, October 30 | 4:47 PM | 5:54 PM | Vayera |
| Friday, November 6 | 4:40 PM | 5:48 PM | Chayei Sara |
| Friday, November 13 | 4:35 PM | 5:43 PM | Toldot |
Today's zmanim in Nara — Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 4:51 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:13 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:06 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 8:53 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 9:49 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 11:41 AM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 12:09 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 4:06 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 5:16 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 5:54 PM
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