Shabbat & Zmanim in Richmond
Candle lighting in Richmond, United States is 7:16 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026. Shabbat ends at 8:23 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 Richmond, United States's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
Virginia's capital with the oldest continuous Jewish community in the American South
Candle-lighting times in Richmond — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 4 | 7:16 PM | 8:23 PM | Nitzavim-Vayeilech |
| Saturday, September 12 | 8:12 PM | 8:11 PM | |
| Friday, September 18 | 6:54 PM | 8:01 PM | Ha’azinu |
| Sunday, September 20 | 6:51 PM | 7:58 PM | Ha’azinu |
Where to daven in Richmond
- Jewish Life at Vcu — Chabad House
- Congregation Beth Ahabah — Synagogue, 1121 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA, 23220
- Congregation Kol Emes — Synagogue
- Knesseth Beth Israel, Richmond — Synagogue, 6300 Paterson Avenue, Richmond, 23226, Virginia
- Kol Emes / Young Israel of Richmond, Richmond — Synagogue, 4811 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, 23226, Virginia
- Temple Beth-El, Richmond — Synagogue, 3330 Grove Ave., Richmond, 23221-2818, Virginia
All Jewish places in Richmond — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Richmond — Friday, September 4, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 5:22 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:47 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:42 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:55 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:59 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 1:08 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:40 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 6:13 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 7:34 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 8:13 PM
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