Shabbat & Zmanim in Schenectady
Candle lighting in Schenectady, United States is 8:06 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Shabbat ends at 9:14 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 Schenectady, United States's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Schenectady has a Chabad presence — 3 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Schenectady — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 24 | 8:06 PM | 9:14 PM | Vaetchanan |
| Friday, July 31 | 7:59 PM | 9:06 PM | Eikev |
| Friday, August 7 | 7:50 PM | 8:57 PM | Re’eh |
| Friday, August 14 | 7:41 PM | 8:48 PM | Shoftim |
Where to daven in Schenectady
- Chabad at Union - the Rohr Jewish Student Center — Chabad House
- Congregation Agudat Achim, Schenectady — Synagogue, 2117 Union Street, Schenectady, 12309-4798, New York
- Congregation Beth Israel_, Schenectady — Synagogue, 2195 Eastern Parkway, Schenectady, 12309, New York
All Jewish places in Schenectady — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Schenectady — Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 3:48 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 4:24 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 5:36 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:19 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:33 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 1:01 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:39 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 6:54 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 8:27 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 9:17 PM
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