Shabbat & Zmanim in Pretoria
Candle lighting in Pretoria, South Africa is 5:38 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026. Shabbat ends at 6:47 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 Pretoria, South Africa's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Pretoria has a Chabad presence — 4 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Pretoria — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 4 | 5:38 PM | 6:47 PM | Nitzavim-Vayeilech |
| Saturday, September 12 | 6:49 PM | 6:50 PM | |
| Friday, September 18 | 5:43 PM | 6:52 PM | Ha’azinu |
| Sunday, September 20 | 5:44 PM | 6:53 PM | Ha’azinu |
Where to daven in Pretoria
- Pretoria Great Synagogue — Synagogue
- Pretoria Hebrew Congregation — Synagogue, 246 Schroder St, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0027, South Africa
- Pretoria Hebrew Congregation, Pretoria — Synagogue, New Muckleneuk, Pretoria, 0181, South Africa
All Jewish places in Pretoria — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Pretoria — Friday, September 4, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 5:08 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:28 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:16 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:11 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:09 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:06 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 12:35 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 4:43 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 5:56 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 6:30 PM
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