Shabbat & Zmanim in Samarkand
Candle lighting in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is 6:41 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026. Shabbat ends at 7:47 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 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, September 4 | 6:41 PM | 7:47 PM | Nitzavim-Vayeilech |
| Saturday, September 12 | 7:36 PM | 7:35 PM | |
| Friday, September 18 | 6:18 PM | 7:25 PM | Ha’azinu |
| Sunday, September 20 | 6:15 PM | 7:21 PM | Ha’azinu |
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 — Friday, September 4, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 4:39 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:05 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:02 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:16 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:21 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:30 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:03 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 5:38 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 6:59 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 7:39 PM
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