Shabbat & Zmanim in Shanghai
Candle lighting in Shanghai, China is 5:56 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026. Shabbat ends at 7:03 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 Shanghai, China's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The former Jewish refugee city — now a thriving expat community.
Candle-lighting times in Shanghai — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 4 | 5:56 PM | 7:03 PM | Nitzavim-Vayeilech |
| Saturday, September 12 | 6:54 PM | 6:53 PM | |
| Friday, September 18 | 5:38 PM | 6:45 PM | Ha’azinu |
| Sunday, September 20 | 5:35 PM | 6:43 PM | Ha’azinu |
Where to daven in Shanghai
- Chabad of Pudong - Shanghai — Chabad House, Shang-Mira Garden, 87 South Shui Cheng Road, Shanghai, 200336 China
- Chabad of Shenzhen Downtown — Chabad House, 6GR3+CJH 2F, South St, Lujiazui, Baoan Qu, Shenzhen Shi
- Intown Jewish Center - Shanghai — Chabad House, China, Shang Hai Shi, Jing An Qu, 武定路333号 邮政编码: 200072
- Shanghai Jewish Centers (Chabad Shanghai) 2 — Chabad House, 87 S, 水城南路 Chang Ning Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 201105
- Beth Aharon Synagogue — Synagogue
- Golden Leaves Jewish Center — Synagogue, Lane 200 Dongtai Road, 上海市 SH, China
- New Synagogue (Shanghai) — Synagogue
- Ohel Israel Jewish Center — Synagogue, 87 Villa #1 水城南路
All Jewish places in Shanghai — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Shanghai — Friday, September 4, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 4:17 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 4:40 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 5:31 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 8:42 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 9:45 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 11:53 AM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 12:24 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 4:54 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 6:14 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 6:50 PM
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