Shabbat & Zmanim in Varanasi ורנאסי
Candle lighting in Varanasi, India is 5:06 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026. Shabbat ends at 6:13 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 Varanasi, India's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Varanasi has a Chabad presence.
Candle-lighting times in Varanasi — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 23 | 5:06 PM | 6:13 PM | Lech-Lecha |
| Friday, October 30 | 5:00 PM | 6:08 PM | Vayera |
| Friday, November 6 | 4:56 PM | 6:04 PM | Chayei Sara |
| Friday, November 13 | 4:52 PM | 6:00 PM | Toldot |
Today's zmanim in Varanasi — Monday, October 19, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 4:50 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 5:10 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 5:58 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 8:50 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 9:48 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 11:42 AM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 12:11 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 4:15 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 5:27 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 6:01 PM
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