Shabbat & Zmanim in Nara
Candle lighting in Nara, Japan is 6:01 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026. Shabbat ends at 7:08 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 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, September 4 | 6:01 PM | 7:08 PM | Nitzavim-Vayeilech |
| Saturday, September 12 | 6:59 PM | 6:57 PM | |
| Friday, September 18 | 5:42 PM | 6:49 PM | Ha’azinu |
| Sunday, September 20 | 5:39 PM | 6:46 PM | Ha’azinu |
Today's zmanim in Nara — Friday, September 4, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 4:14 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 4:38 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 5:31 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 8:43 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 9:47 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 11:55 AM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 12:27 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 4:59 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 6:19 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 6:57 PM
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