What time is Shabbat in Riga?

This Shabbat in Riga (October 2, 2026): candle lighting at 18:37. Shabbat runs directly into a Yom Tov, so there is no havdalah on Saturday night.

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 Riga for Shabbat?

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

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Shabbat Times in Riga

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

This Shabbat · Shmini Atzeret

Friday, October 2 – Saturday, October 3

Candle lighting

18:37

Havdalah

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When Shabbat runs into a Yom Tov there is no havdalah on Saturday night — see the holiday times on the destination page.

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The next 6 Shabbatot

Date	Parsha / occasion	Candle lighting	Havdalah
Oct 2 – Oct 3	Shmini Atzeret	18:37	—
Oct 9 – Oct 10	Parashat Bereshit	18:19	19:16
Oct 16 – Oct 17	Parashat Noach	18:00	18:58
Oct 23 – Oct 24	Parashat Lech-Lecha	17:43	18:41
Oct 30 – Oct 31	Parashat Vayera	16:26	17:24
Nov 6 – Nov 7	Parashat Chayei Sara	16:10	17:09

When Shabbat runs into a Yom Tov there is no havdalah on Saturday night — see the holiday times on the destination page.

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 Riga'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 Riga — frequently asked questions

What time is Shabbat in Riga?: This Shabbat in Riga (October 2, 2026): candle lighting at 18:37. Shabbat runs directly into a Yom Tov, so there is no havdalah on Saturday night.
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 Riga for Shabbat?: For Riga we list 1 kosher restaurants, 1 synagogues and 1 Chabad houses — with addresses, certification and walking distance. See the full destination guide.