Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

This article provides the specific times for lighting Shabbat candles and the conclusion of the Sabbath for several major cities across Israel and the United States. The information is for Friday, July 10, 2026, corresponding to the Hebrew date of 25 Tammuz, 5786.

For those observing the Sabbath in New York, candles should be lit by 8:10 p.m., with Shabbat ending at 9:17 p.m. In Miami, candle lighting is at 7:58 p.m. and Shabbat concludes at 8:54 p.m. Los Angeles observes candle lighting at 7:49 p.m., with Shabbat ending at 8:50 p.m.

In Israel, Jerusalem residents should light candles by 7:08 p.m., and Shabbat ends at 8:29 p.m. Tel Aviv follows with candle lighting at 7:28 p.m. and Shabbat ending at 8:31 p.m. Haifa's candle lighting is at 7:21 p.m., ending at 8:33 p.m. Beersheba observes candle lighting at 7:28 p.m., ending at 8:29 p.m., while Eilat's candle lighting is at 7:13 p.m., with Shabbat ending at 8:23 p.m.

Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest, begins with the lighting of candles approximately 18 minutes before sunset and concludes after nightfall, marked by the appearance of three stars.