What time is Shabbat in Punta Cana?

This Shabbat in Punta Cana (October 9, 2026): candle lighting at 17:57, havdalah at 18:57. 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 Punta Cana for Shabbat?

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

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Shabbat Times in Punta Cana

Candle-lighting and havdalah times for Punta Cana 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

17:57

Havdalah

18:57

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The next 6 Shabbatot

Date	Parsha / occasion	Candle lighting	Havdalah
Oct 9 – Oct 10Parashat Bereshit	Parashat Bereshit	17:57	18:57
Oct 16 – Oct 17Parashat Noach	Parashat Noach	17:52	18:51
Oct 23 – Oct 24Parashat Lech-Lecha	Parashat Lech-Lecha	17:47	18:47
Oct 30 – Oct 31Parashat Vayera	Parashat Vayera	17:43	18:43
Nov 6 – Nov 7Parashat Chayei Sara	Parashat Chayei Sara	17:40	18:40
Nov 13 – Nov 14Parashat Toldot	Parashat Toldot	17:38	18:38

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 Punta Cana'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 Punta Cana — frequently asked questions

What time is Shabbat in Punta Cana?: This Shabbat in Punta Cana (October 9, 2026): candle lighting at 17:57, havdalah at 18:57. 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 Punta Cana for Shabbat?: For Punta Cana we list 1 kosher restaurants, 0 synagogues and 0 Chabad houses — with addresses, certification and walking distance. See the full destination guide.