Shabbat & Zmanim in Punta Cana
Candle lighting in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is 6:27 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026. Shabbat ends at 7:35 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 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 — 6 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Punta Cana — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 4 | 6:27 PM | 7:35 PM | Nitzavim-Vayeilech |
| Saturday, September 12 | 7:29 PM | 7:28 PM | |
| Friday, September 18 | 6:15 PM | 7:22 PM | Ha’azinu |
| Sunday, September 20 | 6:13 PM | 7:21 PM | Ha’azinu |
Today's zmanim in Punta Cana — Friday, September 4, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 5:13 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:33 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:19 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:26 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:28 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:32 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:03 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 5:27 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 6:45 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 7:18 PM
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