What time is Shabbat in Buenos Aires?

In Buenos Aires, candle lighting is 18 minutes before sunset and havdalah 42 minutes after, calculated for the city's own location. The exact times for this Shabbat and the coming weeks are in the table on this page and update every week.

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 Buenos Aires for Shabbat?

For Buenos Aires we list 8 kosher restaurants, 3 synagogues and 1 Chabad houses — with addresses, certification and walking distance. See the full destination guide.

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Shabbat Times in Buenos Aires

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

This Shabbat · Parashat Lech-Lecha

Friday, October 23 – Saturday, October 24

Candle lighting

18:56

Havdalah

19:58

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Shabbat in Buenos Aires? Sleep within walking distance of shul

Opens straight on that Shabbat's dates - in on the day it starts, out the morning after - around Buenos Aires's synagogues, so you see real prices and availability.

Stays for Shabbat Oct 23 – Oct 24

Or another Shabbat:Oct 30 – Oct 31 Nov 6 – Nov 7 Nov 13 – Nov 14 Nov 20 – Nov 21 Nov 27 – Nov 28

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Eruv in Buenos Aires: there is an eruv for Shabbat

Buenos Aires has an eruv around its Jewish community. Boundaries vary, so check the map with the local community. The eruv is checked weekly - confirm its status before Shabbat.

Shabbat meals in Buenos Aires

Most kosher restaurants close for Shabbat. Ask the Chabad house about Shabbat meals before you travel - ideally by Thursday.

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Contact details Stays nearby for this Shabbat

Tip: book a stay within an easy walk of the Chabad house - for a relaxed meal and a short, pleasant stroll back.

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The next 6 Shabbatot

Date	Parsha / occasion	Candle lighting	Havdalah
Oct 23 – Oct 24Parashat Lech-Lecha	Parashat Lech-Lecha	18:56	19:58
Oct 30 – Oct 31Parashat Vayera	Parashat Vayera	19:03	20:04
Nov 6 – Nov 7Parashat Chayei Sara	Parashat Chayei Sara	19:09	20:11
Nov 13 – Nov 14Parashat Toldot	Parashat Toldot	19:16	20:17
Nov 20 – Nov 21Parashat Vayetzei	Parashat Vayetzei	19:23	20:24
Nov 27 – Nov 28Parashat Vayishlach	Parashat Vayishlach	19:30	20:31

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 Buenos Aires's exact coordinates. For halachically sensitive decisions (e.g. erev Pesach), confirm with a local rabbi or Chabad house.

The full kosher guide to Buenos Aires: 8 kosher restaurants, synagogues, Chabad & hotels

Shabbat in Buenos Aires — frequently asked questions

What time is Shabbat in Buenos Aires?: In Buenos Aires, candle lighting is 18 minutes before sunset and havdalah 42 minutes after, calculated for the city's own location. The exact times for this Shabbat and the coming weeks are in the table on this page and update every week.
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 Buenos Aires for Shabbat?: For Buenos Aires we list 8 kosher restaurants, 3 synagogues and 1 Chabad houses — with addresses, certification and walking distance. See the full destination guide.
Is there an eruv in Buenos Aires?: Buenos Aires has an eruv around its Jewish community. Boundaries vary, so check the map with the local community. The eruv is checked weekly - confirm its status before Shabbat.