Shabbat times in Cape Town
This week in Cape Town, light Shabbat candles at 7:01 pm on Friday, 06 November; Shabbat ends at 8:01 pm on Saturday, 07 November.
Shabbat times in Cape Town this week
- Sat31
- Sun1
- Mon2
- Tue3
- Wed4
- Thu5
- Fri6 7:01 pm
The next Shabbatot in Cape Town
- Fri, 13 Nov Toldot 7:07 pm8:08 pm 6 min later than the week before
- Fri, 20 Nov Vayetzei 7:14 pm8:16 pm 7 min later than the week before
- Fri, 27 Nov Vayishlach 7:21 pm8:23 pm 7 min later than the week before
- Fri, 04 Dec Vayeshev 7:27 pm8:30 pm 6 min later than the week before
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Candle lighting times in Cape Town for the next weeks
| Date | Torah portion or holiday | Candle lighting / fast begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 06 Nov | Chayei Sara27 Cheshvan 5787 | 7:01 pm | 8:01 pm |
| Fri, 13 Nov | Toldot4 Kislev 5787 | 7:07 pm | 8:08 pm |
| Fri, 20 Nov | Vayetzei11 Kislev 5787 | 7:14 pmearly: from 6:05 pm | 8:16 pm |
| Fri, 27 Nov | Vayishlach18 Kislev 5787 | 7:21 pmearly: from 6:11 pm | 8:23 pm |
| Fri, 04 DecChanukah | Vayeshev25 Kislev 5787 | 7:27 pmearly: from 6:16 pm | 8:30 pm |
| Fri, 11 DecChanukah | Miketz2 Tevet 5787 | 7:32 pmearly: from 6:21 pm | 8:36 pm |
| Fri, 18 Dec | Vayigash9 Tevet 5787 | 7:37 pmearly: from 6:26 pm | 8:40 pm |
| Sun, 20 Dec | Fast of 10 Tevet10 Tevet 5787 | 3:59 amthe fast begins: dawn, 16.1° | 8:32 pmthe fast ends: nightfall, 7.083° |
| Fri, 25 Dec | Vayechi16 Tevet 5787 | 7:40 pmearly: from 6:29 pm | 8:43 pm |
| Fri, 01 Jan | Shemot23 Tevet 5787 | 7:42 pmearly: from 6:31 pm | 8:45 pm |
| Fri, 08 Jan | Vaera1 Shevat 5787 | 7:43 pmearly: from 6:32 pm | 8:45 pm |
Every Shabbat and holiday until October 2027
| Date | Torah portion or holiday | Candle lighting / fast begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 15 Jan | Bo8 Shevat 5787 | 7:42 pmearly: from 6:32 pm | 8:43 pm |
| Fri, 22 Jan | Beshalach15 Shevat 5787 | 7:39 pmearly: from 6:31 pm | 8:39 pm |
| Fri, 29 Jan | Yitro22 Shevat 5787 | 7:35 pmearly: from 6:28 pm | 8:34 pm |
| Fri, 05 Feb | Mishpatim29 Shevat 5787 | 7:30 pmearly: from 6:24 pm | 8:28 pm |
| Fri, 12 Feb | Terumah6 Adar I 5787 | 7:24 pmearly: from 6:19 pm | 8:21 pm |
| Fri, 19 Feb | Tetzaveh13 Adar I 5787 | 7:16 pmearly: from 6:13 pm | 8:13 pm |
| Fri, 26 Feb | Ki Tisa20 Adar I 5787 | 7:08 pm | 8:04 pm |
| Fri, 05 Mar | Vayakhel27 Adar I 5787 | 6:59 pm | 7:55 pm |
| Fri, 12 Mar | Pekudei4 Adar II 5787 | 6:50 pm | 7:45 pm |
| Fri, 19 Mar | Vayikra11 Adar II 5787 | 6:41 pm | 7:35 pm |
| Mon, 22 Mar | Fast of Esther13 Adar II 5787 | 5:36 amthe fast begins: dawn, 16.1° | 7:26 pmthe fast ends: nightfall, 7.083° |
| Fri, 26 Mar | Tzav18 Adar II 5787 | 6:31 pm | 7:26 pm |
| Fri, 02 Apr | Shmini25 Adar II 5787 | 6:22 pm | 7:17 pm |
| Fri, 09 Apr | Tazria3 Nisan 5787 | 6:13 pm | 7:08 pm |
| Fri, 16 Apr | Metzora10 Nisan 5787 | 6:04 pm | 6:59 pm |
| Wed, 21 Apr | PesachShabbatChametz (GRA): eat by 10:54 am, burn by 11:49 am15 Nisan 5787 | 5:58 pmThu: after 6:54 pmFri: 5:56 pm | 6:51 pmSatChol Hamoed follows |
| Tue, 27 Apr | Pesach, last days21 Nisan 5787 | 5:51 pmWed: after 6:47 pm | 6:46 pmThu |
| Fri, 30 Apr | Achrei Mot24 Nisan 5787 | 5:48 pm | 6:44 pm |
| Fri, 07 May | Kedoshim1 Iyar 5787 | 5:42 pm | 6:38 pm |
| Fri, 14 May | Emor8 Iyar 5787 | 5:36 pm | 6:33 pm |
| Fri, 21 May | Behar15 Iyar 5787 | 5:31 pm | 6:30 pm |
| Fri, 28 May | Bechukotai22 Iyar 5787 | 5:28 pm | 6:27 pm |
| Fri, 04 Jun | Bamidbar29 Iyar 5787 | 5:26 pm | 6:25 pm |
| Thu, 10 Jun | ShavuotShabbat6 Sivan 5787 | 5:25 pmFri: 5:25 pm | 6:25 pmSat |
| Fri, 18 Jun | Nasso14 Sivan 5787 | 5:26 pm | 6:26 pm |
| Fri, 25 Jun | Beha’alotcha21 Sivan 5787 | 5:27 pm | 6:28 pm |
| Fri, 02 Jul | Sh’lach28 Sivan 5787 | 5:30 pm | 6:30 pm |
| Fri, 09 Jul | Korach5 Tammuz 5787 | 5:33 pm | 6:33 pm |
| Fri, 16 Jul | Chukat-Balak12 Tammuz 5787 | 5:37 pm | 6:37 pm |
| Thu, 22 Jul | Fast of 17 Tammuz17 Tammuz 5787 | 6:28 amthe fast begins: dawn, 16.1° | 6:33 pmthe fast ends: nightfall, 7.083° |
| Fri, 23 Jul | Pinchas19 Tammuz 5787 | 5:42 pm | 6:41 pm |
| Fri, 30 Jul | Matot-Masei26 Tammuz 5787 | 5:47 pm | 6:46 pm |
| Fri, 06 Aug | Devarim4 Av 5787 | 5:52 pm | 6:50 pm |
| Thu, 12 Aug | Tisha B’Av9 Av 5787 | 6:13 pmWed: the fast begins at sunset | 6:46 pmthe fast ends: nightfall, 7.083° |
| Fri, 13 Aug | Vaetchanan11 Av 5787 | 5:57 pm | 6:54 pm |
| Fri, 20 Aug | Eikev18 Av 5787 | 6:01 pm | 6:59 pm |
| Fri, 27 Aug | Re’eh25 Av 5787 | 6:06 pm | 7:03 pm |
| Fri, 03 Sept | Shoftim2 Elul 5787 | 6:11 pm | 7:08 pm |
| Fri, 10 Sept | Ki Teitzei9 Elul 5787 | 6:16 pm | 7:12 pm |
| Fri, 17 Sept | Ki Tavo16 Elul 5787 | 6:21 pm | 7:17 pm |
| Fri, 24 Sept | Nitzavim-Vayeilech23 Elul 5787 | 6:25 pm | 7:22 pm |
| Fri, 01 Oct | Rosh HashanahShabbat1 Tishrei 5788 | 6:30 pmSat: after 7:27 pm | 7:28 pmSun |
| Mon, 04 Oct | Fast of Gedaliah3 Tishrei 5788 | 5:04 amthe fast begins: dawn, 16.1° | 7:22 pmthe fast ends: nightfall, 7.083° |
| Fri, 08 Oct | Ha’azinu8 Tishrei 5788 | 6:36 pm | 7:33 pm |
| Sun, 10 Oct | Yom Kippur10 Tishrei 5788 | 6:37 pm | 7:35 pmMon |
| Fri, 15 Oct | SukkotShabbat15 Tishrei 5788 | 6:41 pmSat: after 7:39 pm | 7:40 pmSunChol Hamoed follows |
| Fri, 22 Oct | Shemini Atzeret, Simchat TorahShabbat22 Tishrei 5788 | 6:47 pmSat: after 7:45 pm | 7:46 pmSun |
| Fri, 29 Oct | Bereshit29 Tishrei 5788 | 6:53 pm | 7:52 pm |
“After”: light after nightfall, from an existing flame.
Shabbat times in Cape Town through the year
Candle lighting in Cape Town moves between 5:25 pm (11 June) and 7:43 pm (8 January), and Shabbat ends between 6:25 pm and 8:45 pm.
How these times are calculated
Candle lighting is 18 minutes before sunset on Friday, the custom of most communities. Shabbat ends at nightfall (tzeit hakochavim), when the sun is 8.5° below the horizon and three small stars can be seen. Other communities use a fixed time after sunset:
| Custom | Shabbat ends on Sat, 07 Nov |
|---|---|
| Sun 8.5° below the horizon (three small stars) shown above | 8:01 pm |
| 50 minutes after sunset | 8:10 pm |
| 72 minutes after sunset (Rabbeinu Tam) | 8:32 pm |
Sunset is computed for the city centre at sea level, with daylight saving time when it applies. Candle lighting is rounded down to the minute and the end of Shabbat up, so both are on the safe side. We checked these times, Shabbat and holidays, against the main Jewish calendars published online: they agree to the minute, or ours are one minute on the safe side. Calculated times: when in doubt, follow your synagogue or rabbi. Methodology
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Questions about Shabbat times
What time does Shabbat start and end in Cape Town this week?
Shabbat starts in Cape Town with candle lighting at 7:01 pm on Friday, 06 November, 18 minutes before sunset, and ends at 8:01 pm on Saturday, 07 November.
When does Shabbat start earliest and latest in Cape Town?
Over the next twelve months, candle lighting in Cape Town is earliest at 5:25 pm on Friday, 11 June and latest at 7:43 pm on Friday, 08 January; Shabbat ends between 6:25 pm (5 June) and 8:45 pm (2 January).
How many minutes before sunset are Shabbat candles lit in Cape Town?
18 minutes, as most calendars for Cape Town. Shabbat begins at sunset at the latest, and the minutes are a margin: this Friday sunset is at 7:19 pm, so candles are at 7:01 pm.
Who certifies the Sea Point Eruv in Cape Town?
The Sea Point Eruv is certified by the Beth Din of South Africa. Check its boundaries and that week’s status with the community before carrying. eruv.org
Can I light Shabbat candles earlier?
Yes. Many communities bring Shabbat in early, especially in summer. The earliest time is plag hamincha, an hour and a quarter (in seasonal hours) before sunset: 5:54 pm this Friday in Cape Town. Lighting normally marks acceptance of Shabbat; conditions and customs differ, so follow your community.
What if it is already after sunset?
Shabbat candles are never lit after sunset (7:19 pm this Friday in Cape Town). If you are late, do not light them, and ask your rabbi.
Why is Shabbat latest in January in Cape Town?
Cape Town is in the southern hemisphere: there the latest Shabbat times come in January and the earliest in June, the reverse of the north. Pesach falls in autumn and Sukkot in spring.
When is the next Yom Tov in Cape Town?
Pesach: in Cape Town, candles on Wednesday, 21 April at 5:58 pm; the opening Yom Tov ends on Saturday, 24 April at 6:51 pm, then Chol Hamoed. On a second festival night candles are lit after nightfall from an existing flame, and before sunset when that evening is Friday.
When is the next fast in Cape Town?
Fast of 10 Tevet: in Cape Town it begins on Sunday, 20 December at 3:59 am, at dawn, and ends at 8:32 pm. These times follow your fast setting (dawn, 16.1° to nightfall, 7.083°), which you can change in Settings.
Why do calendars show slightly different times?
Customs differ (how many minutes before sunset, which nightfall), and each calendar computes sunset for its own point: for Cape Town this page uses 33.9258° S, 18.4232° E, at sea level. That can move a time by a minute or two.
Shabbat times in nearby cities
- Cape TownWestern Cape, South Africa
- Coordinates33.9258° S, 18.4232° E
- Time zoneSouth Africa Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2)
- Candle lighting18 minutes before sunset
- Shabbat endsSun 8.5° below the horizon
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