What time is Shabbat in Rome?

This Shabbat in Rome (September 11, 2026): candle lighting at 19:08. 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 Rome for Shabbat?

For Rome we list 10 kosher restaurants, 4 synagogues and 2 Chabad houses — with addresses, certification and walking distance. See the full destination guide.

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Shabbat Times in Rome

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

This Shabbat · Rosh Hashana 5787

Friday, September 11 – Saturday, September 12

Candle lighting

19:08

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
Sep 11 – Sep 12	Rosh Hashana 5787	19:08	—
Sep 18 – Sep 19	Parashat Ha’azinu	18:56	19:55
Sep 25 – Sep 26	Sukkot I	18:44	—
Oct 2 – Oct 3	Shmini Atzeret	18:32	—
Oct 9 – Oct 10	Parashat Bereshit	18:20	19:19
Oct 16 – Oct 17	Parashat Noach	18:09	19:08

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 Rome's exact coordinates. For halachically sensitive decisions (e.g. erev Pesach), confirm with a local rabbi or Chabad house.

The full kosher guide to Rome: 10 kosher restaurants, synagogues, Chabad & hotels

Shabbat in Rome — frequently asked questions

What time is Shabbat in Rome?: This Shabbat in Rome (September 11, 2026): candle lighting at 19:08. 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 Rome for Shabbat?: For Rome we list 10 kosher restaurants, 4 synagogues and 2 Chabad houses — with addresses, certification and walking distance. See the full destination guide.