Shabbat & Zmanim in Varanasi
Candle lighting in Varanasi, India is 6:29 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Shabbat ends at 7:37 PM on Saturday, July 25. This week's Torah portion is Vaetchanan.
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, July 24 | 6:29 PM | 7:37 PM | Vaetchanan |
| Friday, July 31 | 6:26 PM | 7:34 PM | Eikev |
| Friday, August 7 | 6:21 PM | 7:29 PM | Re’eh |
| Friday, August 14 | 6:16 PM | 7:23 PM | Shoftim |
Today's zmanim in Varanasi — Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 4:03 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 4:27 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 5:19 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 8:42 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 9:49 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:04 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 12:38 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 5:24 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 6:49 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 7:26 PM
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