Shabbat & Zmanim in Portland ME
Candle lighting in Portland ME, United States is 6:53 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026. Shabbat ends at 7:59 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 Portland ME, United States's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Portland ME has a Chabad presence, kosher food.
Candle-lighting times in Portland ME — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 4 | 6:53 PM | 7:59 PM | Nitzavim-Vayeilech |
| Saturday, September 12 | 7:47 PM | 7:45 PM | |
| Friday, September 18 | 6:27 PM | 7:34 PM | Ha’azinu |
| Sunday, September 20 | 6:23 PM | 7:30 PM | Ha’azinu |
Today's zmanim in Portland ME — Thursday, September 3, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 4:37 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:05 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:07 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:23 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:28 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:39 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:12 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 5:51 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 7:12 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 7:56 PM
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