Shabbat & Zmanim in Washington DC
Candle lighting in Washington DC, USA is 8:08 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Shabbat ends at 9:16 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 Washington DC, USA's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
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Candle-lighting times in Washington DC — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 24 | 8:08 PM | 9:16 PM | Vaetchanan |
| Friday, July 31 | 8:02 PM | 9:09 PM | Eikev |
| Friday, August 7 | 7:54 PM | 9:02 PM | Re’eh |
| Friday, August 14 | 7:46 PM | 8:53 PM | Shoftim |
Today's zmanim in Washington DC — Monday, July 20, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 4:21 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 4:53 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 5:59 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:36 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:49 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 1:14 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:50 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 6:58 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 8:29 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 9:15 PM
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