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Shabbat Times in Rio de Janeiro
Candle-lighting and havdalah times for Rio de Janeiro for the coming weeks, computed from the destination's exact coordinates — with the parsha and an add-to-calendar link.
This Shabbat · Parashat Lech-Lecha
Friday, October 23 – Saturday, October 24
Candle lighting
17:42
Havdalah
18:43
Shabbat in Rio de Janeiro? Sleep within walking distance of shul
Opens straight on that Shabbat's dates - in on the day it starts, out the morning after - around Rio de Janeiro's synagogues, so you see real prices and availability.
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Rio de Janeiro has an eruv around its Jewish community. Boundaries vary, so check the map with the local community. The eruv is checked weekly - confirm its status before Shabbat.
Shabbat meals in Rio de Janeiro
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 an easy walk of the Chabad house - for a relaxed meal and a short, pleasant stroll back.
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| Date | Parsha / occasion | Candle lighting | Havdalah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23 – Oct 24Parashat Lech-Lecha | Parashat Lech-Lecha | 17:42 | 18:43 |
| Oct 30 – Oct 31Parashat Vayera | Parashat Vayera | 17:46 | 18:47 |
| Nov 6 – Nov 7Parashat Chayei Sara | Parashat Chayei Sara | 17:50 | 18:51 |
| Nov 13 – Nov 14Parashat Toldot | Parashat Toldot | 17:54 | 18:55 |
| Nov 20 – Nov 21Parashat Vayetzei | Parashat Vayetzei | 17:59 | 19:00 |
| Nov 27 – Nov 28Parashat Vayishlach | Parashat Vayishlach | 18:04 | 19:05 |
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 Rio de Janeiro's exact coordinates. For halachically sensitive decisions (e.g. erev Pesach), confirm with a local rabbi or Chabad house.
Shabbat in Rio de Janeiro — frequently asked questions
- What time is Shabbat in Rio de Janeiro?
- In Rio de Janeiro, candle lighting is 18 minutes before sunset and havdalah 42 minutes after, calculated for the city's own location. The exact times for this Shabbat and the coming weeks are in the table on this page and update every week.
- 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 Rio de Janeiro for Shabbat?
- For Rio de Janeiro we list 2 kosher restaurants, 1 synagogues and 1 Chabad houses — with addresses, certification and walking distance. See the full destination guide.
- Is there an eruv in Rio de Janeiro?
- Rio de Janeiro has an eruv around its Jewish community. Boundaries vary, so check the map with the local community. The eruv is checked weekly - confirm its status before Shabbat.