Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

Observant Jewish communities in Israel and the United States can plan their Shabbat observance with precise timing for candle lighting and the conclusion of the Sabbath. The listings for Friday, June 5, 2026, correspond to the Hebrew date of 20 Sivan, 5786.

In Israel, Jerusalem residents can light candles at 7:01 p.m. and observe the end of Shabbat at 8:24 p.m. Tel Aviv follows with candle lighting at 7:22 p.m. and Shabbat ending at 8:27 p.m., while Haifa's times are 7:15 p.m. and 8:28 p.m., respectively. Beersheba observes candle lighting at 7:22 p.m. and Shabbat ends at 8:24 p.m., with Eilat's times set at 7:07 p.m. for lighting and 8:19 p.m. for the end of Shabbat.

For those in the United States, New York City residents should light candles by 8:05 p.m., with Shabbat concluding at 9:16 p.m. In Miami, candle lighting is at 7:52 p.m. and Shabbat ends at 8:52 p.m. Los Angeles observes candle lighting at 7:43 p.m., and Shabbat concludes at 8:46 p.m.

These times are crucial for adhering to religious observances, marking the transition into and out of the weekly day of rest and spiritual reflection.