What time is Shabbat in Rochester?

This Shabbat in Rochester (October 9, 2026): candle lighting at 18:19, havdalah at 19:18. 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 Rochester for Shabbat?

For Rochester 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 Rochester

Candle-lighting and havdalah times for Rochester 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

18:19

Havdalah

19:18

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Shabbat in Rochester? Sleep within walking distance of shul

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Shabbat meals in Rochester

Most kosher restaurants close for Shabbat. Ask the Chabad house about Shabbat meals before you travel - ideally by Thursday.

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Contact details Stays nearby for this Shabbat

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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The next 6 Shabbatot

Date	Parsha / occasion	Candle lighting	Havdalah
Oct 9 – Oct 10Parashat Bereshit	Parashat Bereshit	18:19	19:18
Oct 16 – Oct 17Parashat Noach	Parashat Noach	18:07	19:06
Oct 23 – Oct 24Parashat Lech-Lecha	Parashat Lech-Lecha	17:56	18:55
Oct 30 – Oct 31Parashat Vayera	Parashat Vayera	17:46	18:45
Nov 6 – Nov 7Parashat Chayei Sara	Parashat Chayei Sara	16:37	17:37
Nov 13 – Nov 14Parashat Toldot	Parashat Toldot	16:30	17:29

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 Rochester'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 Rochester — frequently asked questions

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