Shabbat & Zmanim in Sofia
Candle lighting in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7:38 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026. Shabbat ends at 8:45 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 Sofia, Bulgaria's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Sofia has a Chabad presence, kosher food — 29 places mapped on Yafutzu.
Candle-lighting times in Sofia — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 4 | 7:38 PM | 8:45 PM | Nitzavim-Vayeilech |
| Saturday, September 12 | 8:32 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| Friday, September 18 | 7:13 PM | 8:20 PM | Ha’azinu |
| Sunday, September 20 | 7:09 PM | 8:16 PM | Ha’azinu |
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 — Friday, September 4, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 5:26 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:54 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 6:54 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 10:09 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 11:15 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 1:25 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:57 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 6:34 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 7:56 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 8:39 PM
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