Shabbat Times: Candle Lighting, Havdalah & Zmanim
One calm place to understand when Shabbat begins and ends—and how daily Halachic times fit the week.
People search Shabbat times or Shabbos times when they need the practical clock of holiness: when to stop weekday work on Friday, and when it is permitted again after stars appear on Saturday night. Shabbat7 is built for that— location-aware times without treating Shabbat as a checkbox.
The two times everyone needs
1. Candle lighting (start)
Families light before sunset so Shabbat is welcomed while kindling is still permitted. See our guide on candle lighting times and the live countdown on the home page.
2. Havdalah / nightfall (end)
Shabbat ends after nightfall according to your community’s calculation—often discussed as three medium stars or a fixed minutes-after-sunset approach. Then comes Havdalah. More detail: when does Shabbat end?
What zmanim add
Beyond Friday and Saturday night, daily zmanim help with prayer and study: alot ha-shachar, sof zman shema, shkiah, tzeit, and more. Shabbat7’s zmanim page shows a full day’s Halachic schedule for your chosen location, including clear Shabbat rows when relevant.
Parsha and preparation
Times answer “when.” The weekly parsha answers “what we read.” On the home page you also get this week’s Torah portion so preparation includes learning, not only clock-watching. Pair that with the rituals guide for Kiddush and candle lighting text.
How to use Shabbat7 for weekly times
- Set your city on the home page or zmanim page.
- Note candle lighting and plan Friday backward from that moment.
- Check Havdalah so Saturday night plans are not premature.
- Use zmanim for weekday shema and mincha windows when you need them.
Times are approximate educational aids. Local minhag, altitude, and how your community calculates tzeit can change the published number. When it matters, ask your rav.
Frequently asked questions
- What are Shabbat times?
- Shabbat times usually means Friday candle lighting (start) and Saturday night Havdalah / nightfall (end). Many people also check daily zmanim for prayer windows.
- Are Shabbos times the same as Shabbat times?
- Yes. Shabbos and Shabbat refer to the same day. Search results and community calendars use both spellings.
- Why do Shabbat times differ by city?
- Sunrise and sunset depend on latitude, longitude, and the date. Two cities a hundred miles apart can differ by several minutes.
Educational aid only. Times and practices vary by community. Always confirm with your local halachic authority. For use before Shabbat — please disconnect once Shabbat begins.