Shabbat & Zmanim in Sofia סופיה
Candle lighting in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6:14 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026. Shabbat ends at 7:21 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 Sofia, Bulgaria's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Sofia has a Chabad presence, kosher food — 36 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Sofia — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 23 | 6:14 PM | 7:21 PM | Lech-Lecha |
| Friday, October 30 | 5:04 PM | 6:11 PM | Vayera |
| Friday, November 6 | 4:55 PM | 6:02 PM | Chayei Sara |
| Friday, November 13 | 4:47 PM | 5:55 PM | Toldot |
Where to daven in Sofia
- Chabad Bulgaria — Chabad House, Sofia Center, ul. "Stara Planina" 38, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria
- King David (Chabad), Sofia — Chabad House, Stara Planina st. 38 panaet volov, Sofia, 9511, Bulgaria
- The Rohr Chabad Jewish Community Center — Chabad House, ul. "Stara Planina" 38, 1527 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Central Synagogue of Sofia — Synagogue, Old City Center, Exarch Joseph Street 16, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
- Chabad Lubavitch Synagoge — Synagogue
- Unnamed — Synagogue
All Jewish places in Sofia — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Sofia — Monday, October 19, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 6:20 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 6:45 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 7:44 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 10:27 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 11:22 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 1:11 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:38 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 5:30 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 6:38 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 7:20 PM
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