Candle Lighting Times

Candle Lighting Times

This short article explains exactly when to light Shabbat candles, according to Orthodox halacha, as well as what one can do if they have missed the lighting time. It includes additional resources that will help individuals determine the correct time to light the Shabbat candles based on their custom and time zone. Aimed towards those with some knowledge of halachic terminology, this article is helpful for those looking to understand how halachic times are calculated. This article is from Chabad.org, the official website of the dynamic Chabad-Lubavitch movement, a deep Hasidic philosophy with an emphasis on outreach.