What time is Shabbat in Sofia?

This Shabbat in Sofia (October 9, 2026): candle lighting at 18:36, havdalah at 19:35. 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 Sofia for Shabbat?

For Sofia we list 0 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 Sofia

Candle-lighting and havdalah times for Sofia 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

18:36

Havdalah

19:35

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Shabbat in Sofia? Sleep within walking distance of shul

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Shabbat meals in Sofia

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 walking distance of the Chabad house. There is no driving on Shabbat, and it is the difference between a relaxed meal and a long walk back in the dark.

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The next 6 Shabbatot

Date	Parsha / occasion	Candle lighting	Havdalah
Oct 9 – Oct 10	Parashat Bereshit	18:36	19:35
Oct 16 – Oct 17	Parashat Noach	18:24	19:23
Oct 23 – Oct 24	Parashat Lech-Lecha	18:14	19:13
Oct 30 – Oct 31	Parashat Vayera	17:04	18:03
Nov 6 – Nov 7	Parashat Chayei Sara	16:55	17:54
Nov 13 – Nov 14	Parashat Toldot	16:47	17:47

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 Sofia'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 Sofia — frequently asked questions

What time is Shabbat in Sofia?: This Shabbat in Sofia (October 9, 2026): candle lighting at 18:36, havdalah at 19:35. 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 Sofia for Shabbat?: For Sofia we list 0 kosher restaurants, 1 synagogues and 1 Chabad houses — with addresses, certification and walking distance. See the full destination guide.