Shabbat times in Cape Town for Friday, 30 October 2026
South Africa · Friday, 30 October 2026 · Parashat Vayera
Candle lighting in Cape Town is 18:54 on Friday, 30 October 2026; Shabbat ends at 19:53.
- Candle lighting
- 18:54
- 18 min before sunset (19:12)
- Shabbat ends
- 19:53
- nightfall at 8.5°
Upcoming Shabbat times in Cape Town
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2026 | 18:54 | 19:53 | Parashat Vayera |
| 6 Nov 2026 | 19:01 | 20:00 | Parashat Chayei Sara |
| 13 Nov 2026 | 19:07 | 20:08 | Parashat Toldot |
| 20 Nov 2026 | 19:14 | 20:15 | Parashat Vayetzei |
| 27 Nov 2026 | 19:21 | 20:23 | Parashat Vayishlach |
| 4 Dec 2026 | 19:27 | 20:29 | Parashat Vayeshev |
| 11 Dec 2026 | 19:32 | 20:35 | Parashat Miketz |
| 18 Dec 2026 | 19:37 | 20:40 | Parashat Vayigash |
How these are worked out
- Diaspora calendar: second day of yom tov, and the diaspora Torah reading — which runs a week behind the Israeli one for a stretch of most years.
- Candle lighting 18 minutes before sunset.
- Shabbat ends at nightfall, sun 8.5° below the horizon.
- Source for this community: 18 min before sunset · nightfall at 8.5°.
Frequently asked questions
- What time is candle lighting in Cape Town this week?
- Candle lighting in Cape Town is 18:54 on Friday, 30 October 2026, 18 minutes before sunset.
- What time does Shabbat end in Cape Town?
- Shabbat ends in Cape Town at 19:53, using nightfall, sun 8.5° below the horizon.
- How are Shabbat times for Cape Town calculated?
- Candle lighting is 18 minutes before local sunset. Shabbat ends at nightfall, sun 8.5° below the horizon.
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