What time is Shabbat in Cologne?

This Shabbat in Cologne (October 9, 2026): candle lighting at 18:34, havdalah at 19:33. 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 Cologne for Shabbat?

For Cologne we list 1 kosher restaurants, 1 synagogues and 0 Chabad houses — with addresses, certification and walking distance. See the full destination guide.

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Shabbat Times in Cologne

Candle-lighting and havdalah times for Cologne 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

18:34

Havdalah

19:33

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The next 6 Shabbatot

Date	Parsha / occasion	Candle lighting	Havdalah
Oct 9 – Oct 10	Parashat Bereshit	18:34	19:33
Oct 16 – Oct 17	Parashat Noach	18:19	19:18
Oct 23 – Oct 24	Parashat Lech-Lecha	18:05	19:04
Oct 30 – Oct 31	Parashat Vayera	16:52	17:51
Nov 6 – Nov 7	Parashat Chayei Sara	16:40	17:39
Nov 13 – Nov 14	Parashat Toldot	16:29	17:28

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 Cologne'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 Cologne — frequently asked questions

What time is Shabbat in Cologne?: This Shabbat in Cologne (October 9, 2026): candle lighting at 18:34, havdalah at 19:33. 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 Cologne for Shabbat?: For Cologne we list 1 kosher restaurants, 1 synagogues and 0 Chabad houses — with addresses, certification and walking distance. See the full destination guide.