Shabbat & Zmanim in S Cruz
Candle lighting in S Cruz, United States is 8:03 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Shabbat ends at 9:11 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 S Cruz, United States's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of S Cruz has a Chabad presence — 3 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in S Cruz — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 24 | 8:03 PM | 9:11 PM | Vaetchanan |
| Friday, July 31 | 7:57 PM | 9:05 PM | Eikev |
| Friday, August 7 | 7:50 PM | 8:57 PM | Re’eh |
| Friday, August 14 | 7:42 PM | 8:49 PM | Shoftim |
Where to daven in S Cruz
- Chabad By the Sea — Chabad House
- Chabad Center For Jewish Life — Chabad House
- Chabad On Campus Ucsc — Chabad House
All Jewish places in S Cruz — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in S Cruz — Monday, July 20, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 4:30 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:00 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:03 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:39 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:50 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 1:14 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:49 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 6:54 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 8:24 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 9:08 PM
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