What time is Shabbat in Playa del Carmen?

This Shabbat in Playa del Carmen (October 9, 2026): candle lighting at 18:11, havdalah at 19:10. 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 Playa del Carmen for Shabbat?

For Playa del Carmen we list 2 kosher restaurants, 0 synagogues and 1 Chabad houses — with addresses, certification and walking distance. See the full destination guide.

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Shabbat Times in Playa del Carmen

Candle-lighting and havdalah times for Playa del Carmen 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

18:11

Havdalah

19:10

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Shabbat in Playa del Carmen? Sleep within walking distance of shul

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Shabbat meals in Playa del Carmen

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.

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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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The next 6 Shabbatot

Date	Parsha / occasion	Candle lighting	Havdalah
Oct 9 – Oct 10	Parashat Bereshit	18:11	19:10
Oct 16 – Oct 17	Parashat Noach	18:05	19:05
Oct 23 – Oct 24	Parashat Lech-Lecha	18:00	19:00
Oct 30 – Oct 31	Parashat Vayera	17:55	18:55
Nov 6 – Nov 7	Parashat Chayei Sara	17:52	18:52
Nov 13 – Nov 14	Parashat Toldot	17:50	18:50

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 Playa del Carmen'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 Playa del Carmen — frequently asked questions

What time is Shabbat in Playa del Carmen?: This Shabbat in Playa del Carmen (October 9, 2026): candle lighting at 18:11, havdalah at 19:10. 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 Playa del Carmen for Shabbat?: For Playa del Carmen we list 2 kosher restaurants, 0 synagogues and 1 Chabad houses — with addresses, certification and walking distance. See the full destination guide.