Shabbat & Zmanim in Shymkent שימקנט
Candle lighting in Shymkent, Kazakhstan is 5:09 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026. Shabbat ends at 6:16 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 Shymkent, Kazakhstan's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Shymkent has a Chabad presence — 1 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Shymkent — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 23 | 5:09 PM | 6:16 PM | Lech-Lecha |
| Friday, October 30 | 4:59 PM | 6:07 PM | Vayera |
| Friday, November 6 | 4:51 PM | 5:58 PM | Chayei Sara |
| Friday, November 13 | 4:43 PM | 5:51 PM | Toldot |
Where to daven in Shymkent
- Chabad Shymkent — Chabad House
All Jewish places in Shymkent — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Shymkent — Monday, October 19, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 5:15 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:40 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:38 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:22 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:17 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:06 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 12:33 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 4:25 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 5:33 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 6:15 PM
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