Shabbat & Zmanim in Palo Alto
Candle lighting in Palo Alto, USA is 7:14 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026. Shabbat ends at 8:21 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 Palo Alto, USA's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Palo Alto has a Chabad presence, kosher food — 9 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Palo Alto — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 4 | 7:14 PM | 8:21 PM | Nitzavim-Vayeilech |
| Saturday, September 12 | 8:11 PM | 8:09 PM | |
| Friday, September 18 | 6:53 PM | 8:00 PM | Ha’azinu |
| Sunday, September 20 | 6:50 PM | 7:57 PM |
Where to daven in Palo Alto
- Bay Area Friendship Circle — Chabad House
- Chabad at Stanford University — Chabad House, 1289 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
- Chabad of Greater South Bay — Chabad House, 3070 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
- Stanford Minyan — Synagogue, 564 O'Connor Ln, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
All Jewish places in Palo Alto — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Palo Alto — Thursday, September 3, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 5:20 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:45 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:40 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:54 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:58 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 1:07 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:39 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 6:13 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 7:34 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 8:13 PM
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