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Shabbat Times in Phnom Penh
Candle-lighting and havdalah times for Phnom Penh 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
17:27
Havdalah
18:27
Shabbat in Phnom Penh? Sleep within walking distance of shul
Opens straight on that Shabbat's dates - in on the day it starts, out the morning after - around Phnom Penh's synagogues, so you see real prices and availability.
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Most kosher restaurants close for Shabbat, so Friday-night dinner and Shabbat lunch are at the Chabad house. Register ahead - most close bookings by Thursday.
Tip: book a stay within walking distance of the Chabad house. There is no driving on Shabbat, and it is the difference between a relaxed meal and a long walk back in the dark.
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| Date | Parsha / occasion | Candle lighting | Havdalah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9 – Oct 10 | Parashat Bereshit | 17:27 | 18:27 |
| Oct 16 – Oct 17 | Parashat Noach | 17:23 | 18:23 |
| Oct 23 – Oct 24 | Parashat Lech-Lecha | 17:20 | 18:20 |
| Oct 30 – Oct 31 | Parashat Vayera | 17:17 | 18:17 |
| Nov 6 – Nov 7 | Parashat Chayei Sara | 17:15 | 18:16 |
| Nov 13 – Nov 14 | Parashat Toldot | 17:14 | 18:15 |
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 Phnom Penh's exact coordinates. For halachically sensitive decisions (e.g. erev Pesach), confirm with a local rabbi or Chabad house.
Shabbat in Phnom Penh — frequently asked questions
- What time is Shabbat in Phnom Penh?
- This Shabbat in Phnom Penh (October 9, 2026): candle lighting at 17:27, havdalah at 18:27. 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 Phnom Penh for Shabbat?
- For Phnom Penh we list 0 kosher restaurants, 0 synagogues and 1 Chabad houses — with addresses, certification and walking distance. See the full destination guide.