Shabbat & Zmanim in Samarkand סמרקנד
Candle lighting in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is 5:24 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026. Shabbat ends at 6:31 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 Samarkand, Uzbekistan's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The ancient Bukharan Jews of Samarkand.
Candle-lighting times in Samarkand — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 23 | 5:24 PM | 6:31 PM | Lech-Lecha |
| Friday, October 30 | 5:15 PM | 6:22 PM | Vayera |
| Friday, November 6 | 5:07 PM | 6:14 PM | Chayei Sara |
| Friday, November 13 | 5:00 PM | 6:08 PM | Toldot |
Where to daven in Samarkand
- Kanesoi Gumbaz synagogue — Synagogue
- Sinagogue building — Synagogue
- Synagogue Gumbaz — Synagogue
All Jewish places in Samarkand — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Samarkand — Monday, October 19, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 5:26 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:50 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:46 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:31 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:26 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:16 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 12:44 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 4:38 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 5:47 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 6:27 PM
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