Shabbat & Zmanim in Washington DC וושינגטון די סי
Candle lighting in Washington DC, USA is 6:00 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026. Shabbat ends at 7:07 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 Washington DC, USA's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The capital's vibrant Jewish community.
Candle-lighting times in Washington DC — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 23 | 6:00 PM | 7:07 PM | Lech-Lecha |
| Friday, October 30 | 5:51 PM | 6:59 PM | Vayera |
| Friday, November 6 | 4:44 PM | 5:51 PM | Chayei Sara |
| Friday, November 13 | 4:37 PM | 5:45 PM | Toldot |
Where to daven in Washington DC
- Downtown Washington — Synagogue, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW 5th floor - glass doors, Washington, District of Columbia
- Machar — Synagogue, P.O. Box 42014, Washington, 20015, District of Columbia
- Northern Arlington Reconstructionist Community — Synagogue, P.O. Box 3154, Washington, 22203-8154, District of Columbia
All Jewish places in Washington DC — minyanim, kosher & Chabad
Today's zmanim in Washington DC — Monday, October 19, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 6:02 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 6:26 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 7:21 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 10:07 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 11:02 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:52 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:20 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 5:14 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 6:23 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 7:03 PM
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