Shabbat & Zmanim in Punta Cana פונטה קאנה
Candle lighting in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is 5:47 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026. Shabbat ends at 6:55 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 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Punta Cana has a Chabad presence, kosher food — 7 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Punta Cana — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 23 | 5:47 PM | 6:55 PM | Lech-Lecha |
| Friday, October 30 | 5:43 PM | 6:51 PM | Vayera |
| Friday, November 6 | 5:40 PM | 6:48 PM | Chayei Sara |
| Friday, November 13 | 5:38 PM | 6:46 PM | Toldot |
Today's zmanim in Punta Cana — Monday, October 19, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 5:23 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:43 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:28 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:23 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:21 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:18 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 12:47 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 4:55 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 6:08 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 6:40 PM
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