Shabbat & Zmanim in Punta Cana
Candle lighting in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is 6:53 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Shabbat ends at 8:01 PM on Saturday, July 25. This week's Torah portion is Vaetchanan.
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, July 24 | 6:53 PM | 8:01 PM | Vaetchanan |
| Friday, July 31 | 6:50 PM | 7:58 PM | Eikev |
| Friday, August 7 | 6:47 PM | 7:55 PM | Re’eh |
| Friday, August 14 | 6:43 PM | 7:51 PM | Shoftim |
Today's zmanim in Punta Cana — Monday, July 20, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 4:55 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:17 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): 10:29 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:39 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:12 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 5:50 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 7:12 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 7:48 PM
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