Shabbat & Zmanim in Santa Monica
Candle lighting in Santa Monica, United States is 6:57 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026. Shabbat ends at 8:04 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 Santa Monica, United States's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Santa Monica has a Chabad presence — 18 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Santa Monica — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 4 | 6:57 PM | 8:04 PM | Nitzavim-Vayeilech |
| Saturday, September 12 | 7:54 PM | 7:53 PM | |
| Friday, September 18 | 6:38 PM | 7:45 PM | Ha’azinu |
| Sunday, September 20 | 6:35 PM | 7:42 PM |
Where to daven in Santa Monica
- Bais Chana High School — Chabad House
- Chabad Santa Monica College — Chabad House, 2022 Delaware Ave, Ste 1, Santa Monica, CA, 90404
- Chabad in Simcha Monica — Chabad House, 1428 17th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA
- Chabad of Santa Monica — Chabad House, 1130 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
- Chabad of Smc — Chabad House
- Chabad of Venice — Chabad House
- Chabad of the Palisades Village — Chabad House
- Living Torah Center Chabad — Chabad House, 1341 9th St, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
All Jewish places in Santa Monica — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Santa Monica — Thursday, September 3, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 5:12 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:36 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:29 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:41 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:45 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:52 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:24 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 5:56 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 7:16 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 7:54 PM
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