What time is Shabbat in Albany?

This Shabbat in Albany (October 9, 2026): candle lighting at 18:04, havdalah at 19:03. The times update every week for the city's location.

Which method are these times calculated with?

Candle-lighting 18 minutes before sunset, havdalah 42 minutes after sunset, computed for the destination's coordinates. This is the common convention; some communities differ, and for halachically sensitive cases you should confirm locally.

Where do I find kosher food and a minyan in Albany for Shabbat?

For Albany we list 0 kosher restaurants, 2 synagogues and 0 Chabad houses — with addresses, certification and walking distance. See the full destination guide.

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Shabbat Times in Albany

Candle-lighting and havdalah times for Albany for the coming weeks, computed from the destination's exact coordinates — with the parsha and an add-to-calendar link.

This Shabbat · Parashat Bereshit

Friday, October 9 – Saturday, October 10

Candle lighting

18:04

Havdalah

19:03

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There is an eruv for Shabbat

Albany has an eruv around the synagogue neighbourhood and parts of the city centre. The eruv is checked weekly - confirm its status before Shabbat.

The next 6 Shabbatot

Date	Parsha / occasion	Candle lighting	Havdalah
Oct 9 – Oct 10Parashat Bereshit	Parashat Bereshit	18:04	19:03
Oct 16 – Oct 17Parashat Noach	Parashat Noach	17:52	18:51
Oct 23 – Oct 24Parashat Lech-Lecha	Parashat Lech-Lecha	17:42	18:41
Oct 30 – Oct 31Parashat Vayera	Parashat Vayera	17:32	18:31
Nov 6 – Nov 7Parashat Chayei Sara	Parashat Chayei Sara	16:23	17:22
Nov 13 – Nov 14Parashat Toldot	Parashat Toldot	16:16	17:15

How these times are calculated

Candle-lighting 18 minutes before sunset and havdalah 42 minutes after sunset — the widely-used convention published by Chabad.org and most Jewish calendars. Sunset is computed for Albany's exact coordinates. For halachically sensitive decisions (e.g. erev Pesach), confirm with a local rabbi or Chabad house.

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Shabbat in Albany — frequently asked questions

What time is Shabbat in Albany?: This Shabbat in Albany (October 9, 2026): candle lighting at 18:04, havdalah at 19:03. The times update every week for the city's location.
Which method are these times calculated with?: Candle-lighting 18 minutes before sunset, havdalah 42 minutes after sunset, computed for the destination's coordinates. This is the common convention; some communities differ, and for halachically sensitive cases you should confirm locally.
Where do I find kosher food and a minyan in Albany for Shabbat?: For Albany we list 0 kosher restaurants, 2 synagogues and 0 Chabad houses — with addresses, certification and walking distance. See the full destination guide.
Is there an eruv in Albany?: Albany has an eruv around the synagogue neighbourhood and parts of the city centre. The eruv is checked weekly - confirm its status before Shabbat.